Firecrawl MCP for Zed

What is Firecrawl MCP for Zed?

Firecrawl MCP for Zed is an extension that provides a Model Context Server (MCP) integrating Firecrawl’s web scraping capabilities into the Zed AI Agent. It is designed for users who want to use Firecrawl’s data extraction tools directly within Zed’s assistant environment.

How to use Firecrawl MCP for Zed?

Install the extension from the Zed extensions marketplace. Then open Zed’s settings.json and add a context_servers entry for "mcp-server-firecrawl" with your Firecrawl API key. If you use Zed’s agent mode, you must also enable the tool in the assistant’s settings and confirm the status indicator is green.

Key features of Firecrawl MCP for Zed

• Provides a Model Context Server for Firecrawl
• Designed for use with the Zed AI Agent
• Installed directly from Zed extensions
• Requires a Firecrawl API key for configuration
• Status indicator shows red if API key is missing

Use cases of Firecrawl MCP for Zed

• Enabling the Zed AI Agent to scrape web content via Firecrawl
• Extracting structured data from websites within the Zed assistant
• Automating research tasks by combining AI with live web data

FAQ from Firecrawl MCP for Zed

What is Firecrawl MCP for Zed?

It is an extension that adds a Model Context Server for Firecrawl to the Zed editor, allowing the Zed AI Agent to use Firecrawl’s web scraping capabilities.

How do I install Firecrawl MCP for Zed?

Install it from the Zed extensions marketplace. No additional downloads are required.

How do I configure my Firecrawl API key?

In Zed’s settings.json, add a context_servers entry with "firecrawl_api_key": "YOUR-API-KEY". Replace the placeholder with your actual key.

Why does the tool show a red dot in agent mode?

A red dot indicates the Firecrawl API key is missing or invalid. Ensure you have added the key correctly in settings.json and that it is active.

Where can I get a Firecrawl API key?

Create an account at firecrawl.dev to obtain an API key.