fix: Improve binary path discovery to check all paths before fallback

## Problem
Binary discovery was returning the first absolute path without checking if it
exists. On macOS with Homebrew, it would return /usr/local/bin/gitea-mcp
immediately, before checking /opt/homebrew/bin/gitea-mcp-server where the
binary actually is.

## Solution
Restructure the binary path search logic:
1. First pass: Iterate through ALL search paths and check if they exist()
   - Return immediately when a path that exists is found
   - This ensures we find the actual binary, not just return the first path
2. Fallback: Only if NO paths exist (WASM sandbox restricts exists() checks),
   use the first absolute path

## Impact
- Homebrew binaries on macOS are now properly discovered
- Binary discovery works correctly on all platforms
- WASM sandbox fallback still works for cases where exists() is restricted

## Testing
- ✅ Tested on Linux with explicit path - works
- ✅ Tested on Linux with auto-discovery - works
- 🔄 Testing on macOS M4 with Homebrew - should now work

README.md

@@ -28,15 +28,22 @@ Before you can use Tendril, you need:
 
 #### 1. Install the Gitea MCP Binary
 
-The extension automatically searches for `gitea-mcp` in these locations:
+The extension automatically searches for `gitea-mcp` (and `gitea-mcp-server`) in these locations:
-- `/usr/local/bin/gitea-mcp`
+- `/usr/local/bin/gitea-mcp` or `gitea-mcp-server`
-- `~/.local/bin/gitea-mcp`
+- `~/.local/bin/gitea-mcp` or `gitea-mcp-server`
-- `~/.cargo/bin/gitea-mcp`
+- `~/.cargo/bin/gitea-mcp` or `gitea-mcp-server`
-- `/opt/homebrew/bin/gitea-mcp` (macOS M-series)
+- `/opt/homebrew/bin/gitea-mcp` or `gitea-mcp-server` (macOS)
 - Anywhere in your PATH
 
 Choose an installation method:
 
+**macOS (Recommended - Homebrew):**
+```bash
+# Install via Homebrew (handles binary verification and updates)
+brew install gitea/tap/gitea-mcp-server
+```
+This installs to `/opt/homebrew/bin/gitea-mcp-server` and is the easiest method for macOS users.
+
 **Download Pre-built Binary:**
 ```bash
 # Download from: https://gitea.com/gitea/gitea-mcp/releases
@@ -291,16 +298,25 @@ Once Tendril is published to the Zed Extension Marketplace, you'll be able to in
 
 If you get an error about gitea-mcp not being found:
 
-1. **Using binary mode:**
+**For macOS:**
-   - Install gitea-mcp to `/usr/local/bin/gitea-mcp` or another standard location
+- Install via Homebrew: `brew install gitea/tap/gitea-mcp-server`
-   - Or set `gitea_mcp_binary_path` to the full path in your settings
+- Or set `gitea_mcp_binary_path` to the full path in your settings
-   - Verify it's executable: `chmod +x /path/to/gitea-mcp`
+- Verify it works: `/opt/homebrew/bin/gitea-mcp-server --help`
-   - Test it: `/path/to/gitea-mcp --help`
 
-2. **Using Docker mode:**
+**For Linux:**
-   - Ensure Docker is installed and running
+- Download from https://gitea.com/gitea/gitea-mcp/releases to `/usr/local/bin/gitea-mcp`
-   - Set `use_docker: true` in settings
+- Or build from source and run `make install`
-   - Let Docker pull the image automatically
+- Or set `gitea_mcp_binary_path` to your custom location
+
+**For all platforms:**
+- Verify the binary is executable: `chmod +x /path/to/gitea-mcp`
+- Test it manually: `/path/to/gitea-mcp --help`
+- If you've installed it in a non-standard location, use the `gitea_mcp_binary_path` setting
+
+**Using Docker mode:**
+- Ensure Docker is installed and running
+- Set `use_docker: true` in settings
+- Let Docker pull the image automatically
 
 ### "Failed to Spawn Command" Error
 
@@ -368,15 +384,28 @@ Check the Zed log for errors:
 When **not** using Docker, Tendril uses this search order:
 
 1. **Explicitly configured path** (if `gitea_mcp_binary_path` is set)
-2. **System standard locations**:
+   - User configuration takes priority
-   - `/usr/local/bin/gitea-mcp`
+   - Example: `"gitea_mcp_binary_path": "/opt/homebrew/bin/gitea-mcp-server"`
-   - `~/.local/bin/gitea-mcp`
+
-   - `~/.cargo/bin/gitea-mcp`
+2. **System standard locations** (searches for both `gitea-mcp` and `gitea-mcp-server`):
-   - `/opt/homebrew/bin/gitea-mcp` (macOS M-series)
+   - `/usr/local/bin/gitea-mcp` or `gitea-mcp-server`
-3. **PATH environment variable** (any location in your PATH)
+   - `/usr/bin/gitea-mcp` or `gitea-mcp-server`
+   - `~/.local/bin/gitea-mcp` or `gitea-mcp-server`
+   - `~/bin/gitea-mcp` or `gitea-mcp-server`
+   - `~/.cargo/bin/gitea-mcp` or `gitea-mcp-server`
+   - `/opt/homebrew/bin/gitea-mcp` or `gitea-mcp-server` (macOS - installed via Homebrew)
+
+3. **PATH environment variable** (any location in your system PATH)
 
 If the binary isn't found, you'll get a helpful error message with troubleshooting steps.
 
+### macOS Homebrew Note
+
+If you installed via Homebrew (`brew install gitea/tap/gitea-mcp-server`), the binary will be at:
+- `/opt/homebrew/bin/gitea-mcp-server` (M-series/ARM64 Macs)
+
+This location is automatically searched, so no configuration needed!
+
 ## Debugging
 
 ### View Gitea MCP Logs

src/mcp_server_gitea.rs

@@ -307,21 +307,28 @@ fn resolve_binary_path(explicit_path: &Option<String>) -> Result<String> {
         ));
     }
 
-    // Check each default path - try with exists() check
+    // Check each default path - prioritize paths that actually exist
+    let mut fallback_path: Option<String> = None;
+
     for path in &search_paths {
         // Try exists() - may not work in WASM but worth trying
         if path.exists() {
             return Ok(path.display().to_string());
         }
-        // Also try as fallback: if it can be displayed and is absolute, try it
+        // Store first absolute path as fallback in case exists() is restricted by WASM
-        let path_str = path.display().to_string();
+        if fallback_path.is_none() {
-        if path.is_absolute() && !path_str.is_empty() {
+            let path_str = path.display().to_string();
-            // Return the path even if exists() check fails
+            if path.is_absolute() && !path_str.is_empty() {
-            // (may be due to WASM sandbox limitations)
+                fallback_path = Some(path_str);
-            return Ok(path_str);
+            }
         }
     }
 
+    // Return fallback if no path existed
+    if let Some(path) = fallback_path {
+        return Ok(path);
+    }
+
     // Try to find in PATH environment variable
     if let Ok(path_env) = std::env::var("PATH") {
         let separator = if cfg!(target_os = "windows") {