AI Tasks + Zed: Complete MCP Integration
AI Tasks is a MCP server that Let the AI manage complex plans with integrated task management and tracking tools. Supports STDIO, SSE and Streamable HTTP transports..
When integrated with Zed, you can:
- Create a new project plan with tasks
- Add a task to an existing plan
- Update task completion status
This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up AI Tasks in Zed, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.
What You'll Achieve
After completing this setup:
- AI Tasks will be fully integrated and operational
- You can use AI Tasks tools directly in Zed
- All AI Tasks 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 Tasks
Configuration
Step 2: Configure Zed
- Open Zed settings
- Navigate to MCP server configuration
- Add AI Tasks server with appropriate settings
- Save and restart if needed
Examples
Once configured, you can use AI Tasks in Zed:
Project Management
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Ask Zed: "Create a plan for mobile app development with tasks"
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Task Tracking
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Ask Zed: "Show all in-progress tasks and assign priorities"
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Sprint Planning
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Ask Zed: "Create 2-week sprint with 20 story points"
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Testing Your Setup
- Launch Zed
- Verify AI Tasks is available in the tools list
- Test basic AI Tasks 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 Tasks not appearing in Zed
Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available
Cause: Configuration or installation issue
Solution:
- Verify configuration syntax
- Check AI Tasks installation
- Restart Zed
- Check logs for error messages
Next Steps
Now that AI Tasks is integrated with Zed:
- Explore all AI Tasks capabilities through Zed
- Check out other MCP servers that work with Zed
- Join the MCP community for tips and support
- Consider contributing to AI Tasks development
Need Help?
- Search for AI Tasks documentation
- Check the Zed MCP guide
- Join the MCP community discussions