ai-Bible + Zed: Complete MCP Integration
ai-Bible is a MCP server that Search the bible reliably and repeatably ai-Bible Labs.
When integrated with Zed, you can:
- Retrieve specific Bible verses by reference
- Search for Bible verses containing specific keywords
- Retrieve an entire chapter
This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up ai-Bible in Zed, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.
What You'll Achieve
After completing this setup:
- ai-Bible will be fully integrated and operational
- You can use ai-Bible tools directly in Zed
- All ai-Bible capabilities will be available for your workflows
- Access to 4 different tools
Prerequisites
Before starting, ensure you have:
- Zed installed and configured
- Compatible operating system (Desktop App)
Installation
Step 1: Install ai-Bible
Configuration
Step 2: Configure Zed
- Open Zed settings
- Navigate to MCP server configuration
- Add ai-Bible server with appropriate settings
- Save and restart if needed
Examples
Once configured, you can use ai-Bible in Zed:
Verse Lookup for Study
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Ask Zed: "Get Matthew 5:3-12 (Beatitudes)"
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Thematic Bible Search
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Ask Zed: "Find all verses about faith in Hebrews"
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Comparative Study
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Ask Zed: "Compare creation accounts in Genesis 1 and Psalm 104"
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Testing Your Setup
- Launch Zed
- Verify ai-Bible is available in the tools list
- Test basic ai-Bible functionality
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Server Not Found
Symptoms: Assistant cannot see tools, Error in logs
Cause: Path to executable (npx, python) not found or server crashed.
Solution:
- Use absolute paths for commands if they are not in the default PATH.
- Check Zed logs (
Cmd+Shift+P>Open Log) for stderr output from the server.
ai-Bible not appearing in Zed
Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available
Cause: Configuration or installation issue
Solution:
- Verify configuration syntax
- Check ai-Bible installation
- Restart Zed
- Check logs for error messages
Next Steps
Now that ai-Bible is integrated with Zed:
- Explore all ai-Bible capabilities through Zed
- Check out other MCP servers that work with Zed
- Join the MCP community for tips and support
- Consider contributing to ai-Bible development
Need Help?
- Search for ai-Bible documentation
- Check the Zed MCP guide
- Join the MCP community discussions