GitHub FAQs

Question 1

How do I configure the extension?

Accepted Answer

You'll need to create a GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT) with 'repo' permissions and configure it in the extension settings within Zed.

Question 2

What is the GitHub MCP Server extension for Zed?

Accepted Answer

It's an extension that connects GitHub MCP Server to Zed's Assistant, providing code context and intelligent suggestions within the Zed editor.

Question 3

Why do I need a GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT)?

Accepted Answer

The PAT allows the extension to securely access and use your GitHub repositories to provide contextual information to Zed's Assistant.

Question 4

What is GitHub MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

GitHub MCP Server works to improve the Zed Assistant's code analysis by providing contextual information based on GitHub repositories.

Question 5

How do I install the GitHub MCP Server extension in Zed?

Accepted Answer

Navigate to Zed > Extensions or use the command palette and search for 'extensions' to install it.

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