# Zed Agent

Zed Agent is the editor’s native coding agent, combining project context, file editing, terminal tools and Zed-managed MCP integrations.

Canonical URL: https://a2a-mcp.org/entry/zed-agent

Language: en

Category: AI Agents

Updated: 2026-09-14

## About

Zed Agent is the editor’s native coding agent, combining project context, file editing, terminal tools and Zed-managed MCP integrations.

## Key Features

- Read and search a project, edit files and run commands.
- Use configured agent profiles, skills and MCP tools.

## Use Cases

Read project context, make code changes and review the results in a coding-agent workflow.

## Setup or Requirements

Open Zed’s Agent Panel and configure a supported model provider. Add MCP servers and select the tools or profile appropriate to the project.

## Limitations

Zed’s native agent uses Zed configuration; external ACP agents may use their own authentication and settings.

## Sources

- Project documentation: https://zed.dev/docs/ai/zed-agent
- Setup reference: https://zed.dev/docs/ai/quick-start
- Setup reference: https://zed.dev/docs/ai/mcp

## Tags

- coding-agent
- zed
- MCP

## Alternatives

- GitHub Copilot Agent Mode in VS Code
- Claude Code

## Sources

- [Project website](https://zed.dev/docs/ai/zed-agent)
- [Project documentation](https://zed.dev/docs/ai/zed-agent)
- [Setup reference](https://zed.dev/docs/ai/quick-start)
- [Setup reference](https://zed.dev/docs/ai/mcp)

Last checked: 2026-09-14