The task manager for Zed

Give Zed's agent a real task queue. TaskPrio is MCP-native — registered as a Zed context server, the assistant pulls the top task with get_next_task, works it in your codebase, reports a result, and grabs the next. One priority order, worked top to bottom — watched live in a cockpit.

Add it to Zed

First fetch the bundled server and verify your token (one-time — grab the token from the TaskPrio sidebar → Copy token):

PROMPTPRIO_API_TOKEN=pp_xxx bash <(curl -fsSL https://promptprio.com/install.sh)

That caches the MCP server to ~/.local/share/promptprio/mcp-server.js. Zed exposes MCP servers as context servers — in your Zed settings.json, register promptprio under context_servers with these values:

command:  node
args:     ["/Users/you/.local/share/promptprio/mcp-server.js"]
env:      PROMPTPRIO_API_TOKEN = pp_your_token
          PROMPTPRIO_API_URL   = https://taskprio.com

Use the exact context_servers JSON shape from Zed's MCP docs — it varies slightly by Zed version. Reopen the agent panel and the TaskPrio tools appear. Full steps in the docs.

The autopilot loop

1. get_next_task     → top unblocked task + merged project context
2. (Zed's agent edits your codebase)
3. complete_task     → short result, logged for the audit trail
4. repeat            → until the queue returns no task

Each handed-out task is leased, so you can run Zed alongside a Claude Code or Cursor session on the same queue without two agents grabbing the same task.

Why developers pair Zed with TaskPrio

• No prompt babysitting — Zed's agent pulls work itself instead of you typing the next instruction each turn.
• One source of truth — the same ranked queue you see on the web board is the one Zed reads.
• Context travels with the task — project instructions are merged into every task the agent receives.
• You set priority — capture into the Inbox, rank what matters; the agent only works ranked tasks.

Frequently asked questions

How do I add a task queue to Zed?

Run the one-line installer, add the promptprio entry under context_servers in Zed's settings.json, and reopen the agent panel. Zed then has get_next_task and complete_task.

Does it use Zed's MCP support?

Yes — Zed surfaces MCP servers as context servers, and the agent loops get_next_task → work → complete_task on your queue.

Is it free?

Yes. Free includes 1 MCP session and 50 completions/day; Pro ($10/mo) gives 5 sessions and unlimited completions.

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