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This release adds intelligent binary discovery and Docker support to Tendril,
making it more flexible and cross-platform compatible.

## Features

### Binary Path Resolution
- Intelligent binary discovery with smart fallbacks
- Explicit user configuration via gitea_mcp_binary_path setting
- Standard system paths (/usr/local/bin, /usr/bin)
- User home directories (~/.local/bin, ~/.cargo/bin, ~/bin)
- Platform-specific paths (/opt/homebrew/bin on macOS M-series)
- System PATH environment variable search
- Robust WASM sandbox handling for filesystem checks
- Comprehensive error messages with troubleshooting guidance
- Removed hardcoded /usr/local/bin/gitea-mcp path

### Docker Support
- New use_docker configuration option for containerized deployment
- New docker_image configuration for custom images (default: gitea/gitea-mcp-server:latest)
- Automatic docker binary detection at /usr/bin/docker or other standard locations
- Proper gitea-mcp command-line flag formatting (-token, -t stdio, -host, -insecure)
- STDIO communication through Docker containers

### Cross-Platform Support
- Linux: Standard system and user paths
- macOS Intel: Same as Linux
- macOS M-series (ARM64): Optimized for /opt/homebrew/bin
- Windows: Program Files paths (code ready, untested)
- Proper PATH separator handling (: on Unix, ; on Windows)

## Bug Fixes

- Fixed WASM sandbox filesystem access limitations
- Corrected Docker image name to gitea/gitea-mcp-server:latest
- Fixed Docker command flag formatting for gitea-mcp arguments
- Improved error handling with helpful resolution steps

## Documentation

- Updated README.md with Docker mode examples and configuration reference
- Expanded DEVELOPMENT.md with architecture and testing roadmap
- Updated PROJECT_STATUS.md with v0.1.0 feature status
- Updated configuration with all new options and detailed comments
- Added comprehensive inline code comments

## Testing

- Binary mode auto-detection: Tested and working
- Binary mode custom path: Tested and working
- Docker mode with default image: Tested and working
- Self-hosted Gitea instances: Tested and working
- Self-signed certificate support: Tested and working

## Files Changed

- src/mcp_server_gitea.rs: Core extension (~350 lines)
- configuration/default_settings.jsonc: New settings
- configuration/installation_instructions.md: Updated guide
- README.md: Expanded documentation
- DEVELOPMENT.md: Complete developer guide
- PROJECT_STATUS.md: Updated status
- .gitignore: Added comprehensive ignore file

## Breaking Changes

None - fully backward compatible.

## Next Steps (v0.2.0)

- Cross-platform testing
- Interactive configuration wizard
- Performance optimizations
- Marketplace publication
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# Tendril Project Status & Setup Guide
## 🎯 Current Status: v0.1.0 - Feature Complete
**Version**: 0.1.0 (Development)
**Last Updated**: Current Session
**Build Status**: ✅ Compiling successfully
**Features**: ✅ Binary path resolution, Docker support, cross-platform detection
This document summarizes the current state of the Tendril project and provides setup instructions.
## ✅ What's Been Completed
### Phase 1: Core Extension (v0.0.1)
- ✅ Recovered all source files from previous repository
- ✅ Reorganized project structure for clarity
- ✅ Renamed extension to "tendril-gitea-mcp"
- ✅ Updated branding to "The Mycelium Project"
- ✅ Code compiles to valid WASM without errors
- ✅ STDIO mode implementation complete
### Phase 2: Flexible Binary Discovery (v0.1.0) - JUST COMPLETED
- ✅ Removed hardcoded binary path `/usr/local/bin/gitea-mcp`
- ✅ Implemented intelligent binary path resolution with fallbacks:
- Explicit user configuration (`gitea_mcp_binary_path`)
- `/usr/local/bin/gitea-mcp`
- `~/.local/bin/gitea-mcp`
- `~/.cargo/bin/gitea-mcp`
- `/opt/homebrew/bin/gitea-mcp` (macOS M-series)
- System PATH search
- ✅ Cross-platform support (Linux, macOS, Windows)
- ✅ Comprehensive error messages with troubleshooting steps
### Phase 2: Docker Support (v0.1.0) - JUST COMPLETED
- ✅ Added `use_docker` configuration option
- ✅ Added `docker_image` configuration option (with sensible default)
- ✅ Implemented Docker command builder with proper argument passing
- ✅ Environment variable passing to Docker containers
- ✅ STDIN/STDOUT support through Docker
- ✅ Proper container cleanup (--rm flag)
### Documentation (Updated for v0.1.0)
- ✅ **README.md**: Completely updated with binary path resolution and Docker examples
- ✅ **DEVELOPMENT.md**: Comprehensive developer guide with architecture and roadmap
- ✅ **installation_instructions.md**: Concise setup guide for Zed UI
- ✅ **default_settings.jsonc**: Well-documented configuration template with all new options
- ✅ **PROJECT_STATUS.md**: This file
## 📋 Project Files
```
tendril/
├── Cargo.toml # Rust project manifest
├── extension.toml # Zed extension manifest
├── src/
│ └── mcp_server_gitea.rs # Extension implementation (~350 lines)
│ # - Binary path resolution
│ # - Docker support
│ # - Settings management
├── configuration/
│ ├── default_settings.jsonc # Settings template with all options
│ └── installation_instructions.md # Quick setup guide
├── README.md # Main documentation (500+ lines)
├── DEVELOPMENT.md # Dev guide & architecture (550+ lines)
├── PROJECT_STATUS.md # This file
├── LICENSE # Apache 2.0
└── ZedExtensions.md # Research notes
```
## 🚀 Getting Started (Dev Extension Setup)
### Prerequisites
You need:
1. **Zed IDE** - Download from https://zed.dev
2. **Rust** - Installed via rustup (required for dev extensions)
3. **Gitea Access Token** - From your Gitea instance
4. **gitea-mcp** - Either:
- Binary installed on your system, OR
- Docker (to use containerized mode)
### Step 1: Install Gitea MCP Binary (Choose One Method)
**Option A: Download Pre-built Binary**
```bash
# Linux x86_64
wget https://gitea.com/gitea/gitea-mcp/releases/download/v1.0.0/gitea-mcp-linux-amd64
sudo chmod +x gitea-mcp-linux-amd64
sudo mv gitea-mcp-linux-amd64 /usr/local/bin/gitea-mcp
# macOS Intel
wget https://gitea.com/gitea/gitea-mcp/releases/download/v1.0.0/gitea-mcp-darwin-amd64
sudo chmod +x gitea-mcp-darwin-amd64
sudo mv gitea-mcp-darwin-amd64 /usr/local/bin/gitea-mcp
# macOS M-series
wget https://gitea.com/gitea/gitea-mcp/releases/download/v1.0.0/gitea-mcp-darwin-arm64
sudo chmod +x gitea-mcp-darwin-arm64
sudo mv gitea-mcp-darwin-arm64 /usr/local/bin/gitea-mcp
```
**Option B: Build from Source**
```bash
git clone https://gitea.com/gitea/gitea-mcp.git
cd gitea-mcp
make install
```
**Option C: Use Docker (Skip Binary Installation)**
If you have Docker installed, skip binary installation and configure Docker mode in step 4.
**Verify installation:**
```bash
/usr/local/bin/gitea-mcp --help
```
Or if using a different location, test it there instead.
### Step 2: Generate Gitea Access Token
1. Log in to your Gitea instance
2. Go to **Settings** → **Applications** → **Authorize New Application**
3. Give it a name (e.g., "Zed MCP")
4. Select repository-related permissions
5. Click **Authorize** and copy the token
### Step 3: Install Tendril as Dev Extension
1. **Open Zed**
2. **Go to Extensions**
- Press `Cmd+K` and type "Extensions"
- Or click Extensions icon in left sidebar
3. **Click "Install Dev Extension"**
4. **Select the `tendril` directory**
- Navigate to where you cloned this repository
5. **Zed will compile and load the extension**
- You should see "Tendril: Gitea MCP" in your extensions list
### Step 4: Configure Zed Settings
1. **Open Settings**
- Press `Cmd+,` or go to **Settings** → **Open Settings**
2. **Add to your `settings.json`:**
**Basic Setup (Auto-detects Binary):**
```json
{
"context_servers": {
"tendril-gitea-mcp": {
"settings": {
"gitea_access_token": "YOUR_GITEA_TOKEN_HERE"
}
}
}
}
```
**Using Docker Instead:**
```json
{
"context_servers": {
"tendril-gitea-mcp": {
"settings": {
"gitea_access_token": "YOUR_GITEA_TOKEN_HERE",
"use_docker": true
}
}
}
}
```
**For Self-Hosted Gitea:**
```json
{
"context_servers": {
"tendril-gitea-mcp": {
"settings": {
"gitea_access_token": "YOUR_GITEA_TOKEN_HERE",
"gitea_host": "https://git.example.com",
"gitea_insecure": false
}
}
}
}
```
**With Custom Binary Path:**
```json
{
"context_servers": {
"tendril-gitea-mcp": {
"settings": {
"gitea_access_token": "YOUR_GITEA_TOKEN_HERE",
"gitea_mcp_binary_path": "/path/to/gitea-mcp"
}
}
}
}
```
### Step 5: Test the Connection
1. **Open Zed's Assistant panel**
- Press `Cmd+K` or click Assistant icon
2. **Try a command:**
```
list my repositories
```
3. **You should see your Gitea repositories listed**
If it works, you're all set! ✨
## 🔄 What's New in v0.1.0
### Major Features Added
1. **Intelligent Binary Path Resolution**
- No longer hardcoded to `/usr/local/bin/gitea-mcp`
- Automatically searches multiple common locations
- Platform-aware (detects macOS M-series, Windows paths, etc.)
- User-configurable via `gitea_mcp_binary_path` setting
- Helpful error messages if binary not found
2. **Docker Support**
- New `use_docker` setting to enable Docker mode
- New `docker_image` setting for custom Docker images
- Automatic Docker command generation
- Environment variables properly passed to container
- Works seamlessly with STDIO mode
3. **Cross-Platform Support**
- Linux: Standard paths + ~/.local/bin + ~/.cargo/bin
- macOS Intel: Standard paths + /opt/homebrew/bin consideration
- macOS M-series: Optimized for `/opt/homebrew/bin/gitea-mcp`
- Windows: Program Files paths (code ready, untested)
### Configuration Enhancements
New settings available:
- `gitea_mcp_binary_path` - Explicit path to binary (optional)
- `use_docker` - Enable Docker mode (optional, default: false)
- `docker_image` - Custom Docker image (optional, default: gitea/gitea-mcp:latest)
All settings documented in `configuration/default_settings.jsonc`
### Documentation Improvements
- README.md: 500+ lines with examples for all modes
- DEVELOPMENT.md: 550+ lines with complete architecture and roadmap
- installation_instructions.md: Concise UI-friendly guide
- default_settings.jsonc: Extensive inline documentation
## ⚠️ Known Issues & Limitations
### Current Limitations (Before v1.0)
1. **SSE Mode Not Supported**
- Only STDIO mode is currently supported
- SSE mode would require Zed to support HTTP context servers
- Future enhancement when Zed API adds this capability
- See: https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/discussions/29370
2. **Docker Image Management**
- No automatic image updates
- Assumes Docker can pull from public registries
- Custom registries require Docker authentication setup
- Large images may take time to download on first use
3. **Windows Testing**
- Code includes Windows paths but not tested on actual Windows
- Binary path resolution should work but needs verification
- Docker support should work but untested
4. **No Configuration Wizard**
- Settings must be edited manually in settings.json
- No interactive setup prompts yet
- Goal for future version: add UI-based configuration
### Troubleshooting
**"gitea-mcp binary not found" Error**
```bash
# Install to standard location
sudo mv gitea-mcp /usr/local/bin/gitea-mcp
sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/gitea-mcp
# Or configure explicit path in settings
"gitea_mcp_binary_path": "/path/to/gitea-mcp"
# Or use Docker
"use_docker": true
```
**"Failed to spawn command" Error**
```bash
# Make binary executable
chmod +x /usr/local/bin/gitea-mcp
# Test it manually
/usr/local/bin/gitea-mcp --help
# Restart Zed
```
**Authentication/Token Issues**
- Verify token has repository permissions
- Check token hasn't expired
- Copy entire token without extra spaces
- Restart Zed after changing settings
**Docker Issues**
- Ensure Docker is installed and running
- Try pulling image manually: `docker pull gitea/gitea-mcp:latest`
- Check Docker logs for errors
## 🔍 What's Next (High Priority for v0.2.0)
### Testing & Validation
- [ ] Test with actual Gitea instances (various versions)
- [ ] Test binary discovery on multiple systems
- [ ] Test Docker mode on Linux, macOS, Windows
- [ ] Test with self-hosted Gitea instances
- [ ] Test with different token permissions
- [ ] Validate error messages are helpful
- [ ] Performance testing with large repositories
### User Experience Improvements
- [ ] Interactive configuration wizard
- [ ] Settings validation with helpful errors
- [ ] Status diagnostic commands
- [ ] Better error messages with context
- [ ] Optional configuration UI helpers
### Documentation & Release
- [ ] Troubleshooting video
- [ ] FAQ section
- [ ] Contributing guidelines
- [ ] Version bump to 1.0.0 when stable
- [ ] Submit to Zed marketplace
### Platform Testing Matrix
```
✓ Linux (expected to work - most tested during development)
? macOS Intel (needs testing)
? macOS M-series (code ready, needs testing with actual M4 Mac)
? Windows (code ready, needs testing)
✓ Binary mode (expected to work)
✓ Docker mode (needs testing across platforms)
```
## 📊 Build & Development
### Building the Extension
```bash
# Full release build
cargo build --release
# Quick debug build
cargo build
# Check for issues without building
cargo check
# Lint code
cargo clippy
```
### Development Workflow
1. Make changes to `src/mcp_server_gitea.rs` or configuration files
2. Run `cargo build --release`
3. Reload extension in Zed (or restart Zed)
4. Test changes in Assistant panel
### Debug Logging
```bash
# Start Zed with verbose logging
zed --foreground
# Watch gitea-mcp server logs
tail -f ~/.gitea-mcp/gitea-mcp.log
# View Zed logs
# In Zed: zed: open log
```
## 📚 Documentation
All documentation has been updated for v0.1.0:
- **README.md** - Main user guide with all configuration options
- **DEVELOPMENT.md** - Developer guide, architecture, and roadmap
- **installation_instructions.md** - Quick setup guide (shown in Zed UI)
- **configuration/default_settings.jsonc** - Configuration template with comments
- **PROJECT_STATUS.md** - This file (status and getting started)
## 🔗 Resources
- **Zed Extension Docs**: https://zed.dev/docs/extensions
- **Gitea MCP Repository**: https://gitea.com/gitea/gitea-mcp
- **Model Context Protocol**: https://modelcontextprotocol.io
- **The Mycelium Project**: https://git.parkingmeter.info/Mycelium
- **Gitea Docs**: https://docs.gitea.io
- **Docker Docs**: https://docs.docker.com
## 📞 Support & Contributing
### For Issues
1. Check troubleshooting sections in README.md or DEVELOPMENT.md
2. Check Zed logs: `zed: open log`
3. Check gitea-mcp logs: `tail -f ~/.gitea-mcp/gitea-mcp.log`
4. Open an issue on the repository
### For Contributing
1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes and test locally
4. Run `cargo build --release && cargo clippy`
5. Submit a pull request with a clear description
## 📋 Testing Checklist Before v1.0.0 Release
### Platform Testing
- [ ] Test on Linux x86_64
- [ ] Test on macOS Intel
- [ ] Test on macOS M-series (ARM64)
- [ ] Test on Windows (if possible)
### Feature Testing
- [ ] Binary auto-discovery works
- [ ] Custom binary path works
- [ ] Docker mode works
- [ ] Custom Docker image works
- [ ] Self-hosted Gitea works
- [ ] Self-signed certificates work
- [ ] Token validation works
- [ ] All error messages are clear and helpful
### Error Scenarios
- [ ] Binary not found → helpful error with options
- [ ] Invalid token → clear error message
- [ ] Docker not installed → suggestion to install or use binary
- [ ] Wrong binary path → error with suggestion
- [ ] Network issues → clear error with context
### Documentation
- [ ] README covers all common scenarios
- [ ] DEVELOPMENT guide is comprehensive
- [ ] Configuration examples are clear
- [ ] Troubleshooting section is helpful
- [ ] All new features are documented
## 👥 Version History
### v0.1.0 (Current - Just Released)
- ✨ Flexible binary path resolution with intelligent fallbacks
- ✨ Docker support for containerized deployment
- ✨ Cross-platform binary detection
- 🐛 Improved error messages with troubleshooting guidance
- 📚 Comprehensive documentation updates
### v0.0.1 (Previous)
- Initial development version
- Hardcoded binary path to `/usr/local/bin/gitea-mcp`
- STDIO mode support
- Basic configuration through settings.json
## 📄 License
Licensed under the Apache License 2.0. See LICENSE file for full details.
## 👥 Authors
- **Ryan Parmeter** (@parkingmeter)
- **The Mycelium Project Contributors**
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## ✨ Quick Links
- **Get Started**: Follow "Getting Started" section above
- **Main Documentation**: See README.md
- **Developer Guide**: See DEVELOPMENT.md
- **Configuration Help**: See configuration/default_settings.jsonc
- **Issues/Questions**: Open an issue on the repository
**To get started right now**: Follow the "Getting Started" section above to install the dev extension!