Zed + MagicScreenshots

App Store screenshots in Zed

• Search real App Store screenshots and preview videos from the top apps
• Use them as design reference for your own app
• Generate and localize your own App Store screenshots

How do I add MagicScreenshots to Zed?

settings.json

{
  "context_servers": {
    "magicscreenshots": {
      "url": "https://www.magicscreenshots.com/api/mcp"
    }
  }
}

1. Open Zed's settings.json.
2. Add the magicscreenshots entry under context_servers and save.
3. Open Zed's agent panel and ask for App Store screenshots.
4. For generation, add your API key as an Authorization header.

What is Zed?

Zed is a fast, open-source code editor from Zed Industries with a built-in AI agent. The agent can call tools from MCP servers listed under context_servers.

Do I need an API key?

Search works with no key. For restyle and localize, add an Authorization header with your key.

{
  "context_servers": {
    "magicscreenshots": {
      "url": "https://www.magicscreenshots.com/api/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_MAGICSCREENSHOTS_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

MCP, skill or CLI: which should I use?

• MCP server: Most people
• Skill: Agents you want to follow the inspiration → restyle flow on their own
• CLI: Scripts, CI and one-off lookups

FAQ

How do I connect MagicScreenshots to Zed?

Open Zed's settings.json. Then add the magicscreenshots entry under context_servers and save. The server URL is https://www.magicscreenshots.com/api/mcp.

Do I need an API key to use MagicScreenshots in Zed?

Search works with no key. For restyle and localize, add an Authorization header with your key.

Is the MagicScreenshots MCP server free?

Searching the library is free and needs no account. Generating your own screenshots uses credits. Listing history and preview video downloads are part of Library Pro.

Which App Store screenshots can Zed find?

About 4,700 real App Store listings: the top 100 free and top-grossing apps in every Apple category, refreshed daily. Search by name, category, look or chart position.

Can Zed get App Store preview videos?

Yes. Poster frames are free for everyone. With a Library Pro API key, get_app_videos also returns download links to the preview video files.

Can Zed make App Store screenshots for my app?

Yes, with an API key. Ask it to restyle your screenshots like an app from the library with create_restyle, or localize them with create_localize. The first time, it calls create_api_key and you open the claim link to sign in and buy credits.

Is MagicScreenshots made by Zed Industries?

No. MagicScreenshots is an independent product that works with Zed through the open Model Context Protocol. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Zed Industries.

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Last updated September 2026 · AI agents guide

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