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ZED

12 AI-powered YouTube tools inside the fastest code editor. Research niches, generate scripts, plan content — lightning-fast. Built on the Model Context Protocol.

Switch between coding and YouTube strategy without leaving Zed. All your niche research, video planning, and content generation tools in the fastest editor on earth.

MCP + API access is included with every plan

No separate API pricing. Subscribe to any plan, generate your API key, and connect instantly.

AI YouTube Strategist

$197/mo

Annual: $1,970/yr — save $394

  • Full AI tool suite (12 tools)
  • Niche research engine (500+ videos)
  • Titles, scripts, thumbnails on demand
  • Strategy reports & content calendar
  • Works in Claude, Cursor & Windsurf
  • API: 500 calls/day
Get Started — $197/mo
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Group Coaching

$497/mo

Annual: $4,970/yr — save $994

Everything in Strategist, plus:

  • 3 live group coaching calls/week
  • Hot seat audits & Q&A
  • Ask questions 24/7
  • Up to 10 channels
  • API: 2,000 calls/day
Join Group Coaching — $497/mo

The Inner Circle

$1,497/mo

Annual: $14,970/yr — save $2,994

Everything in Group Coaching, plus:

  • We build your full strategy
  • Direct message access to Jeremy
  • Annual conference in Dallas
  • Monthly performance reports
  • Accountability check-ins
  • API: 5,000 calls/day
Join Inner Circle — $1,497/mo

All plans include full MCP Server + REST API access. Up to 5 API keys per account. Cancel anytime.

Why Zed + Niche King MCP?

Zed is built from the ground up for speed. The Niche King MCP server gives you direct access to 12 YouTube strategy tools right in your editor — no context switching, no manual API calls, lightning-fast performance.

Perfect for developer-creators. You can research your YouTube niche, generate titles and scripts, plan your content calendar, analyze competitors — all without leaving your fastest IDE. Then get back to coding.

The MCP server uses your actual niche research data, voice samples, and custom rules — so every title, script, and description is tailored to your audience, not generic templates.

Setup in 60 Seconds

Zed natively supports context servers (MCP compatible). No installation, no dependencies — just paste a config and you're live.

1

Open Zed Settings

Open ~/.config/zed/settings.json in your editor or use Command Palette > "Settings".

2

Paste the configuration

Copy this JSON to your settings file (merge with existing config):

JSON — Zed Settings
{
  "context_servers": {
    "niche-king": {
      "source": "custom",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@videonichking/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NICHEKING_API_KEY": "sk-nk-your-key-here"
      }
    }
  }
}
3

Replace the API key placeholder

Replace sk-nk-your-key-here with your actual API key from app.nicheking.video/api-keys.

4

Restart Zed

Zed auto-restarts the context server. All 12 YouTube tools are now available in your Agent Panel. Hit Cmd+Shift+A to open it and start generating.

Perfect For Developer-Creators

Switch between coding and content creation without losing focus. All your YouTube strategy tools live in the fastest editor.

Lightning-Fast Content Planning

Zed is fast. Generate titles, research niches, and plan your content calendar without any IDE slowdown. Everything executes in milliseconds.

🔍

Research Without Leaving Your Editor

Pull niche insights, competitor data, and research patterns without switching apps. Full access to your YouTube research and analysis in Zed.

📝

Script Generation on Demand

Generate tutorial scripts with accurate code examples and [B-ROLL] markers. AI knows your technical audience and generates on-brand educational content.

⚙️

Weekly Content Batches

Generate titles, scripts, and descriptions for multiple videos in parallel. The same AI batch workflows that power the web app work in Zed too.

📊

Content Pipeline Tracking

Check your video pipeline status and weekly schedule. See what videos you have planned, which are scripted, and what needs attention.

🎯

Zero Context Switching

Code → YouTube strategy → Code. Everything in one ultrafast editor. No more bouncing between windows or losing your flow state.

Works Like Any Other Context Server

The Niche King MCP server is a standard implementation compatible with Zed's context server protocol. You configure it exactly like you would any other context server — Zed reads from your config file and loads the tools natively.

All communication goes through Zed's secure context server protocol. Your API key is sent only to the Niche King API server over HTTPS. Zed never sees your API key, and the server has no direct access to your Zed workspace.

You can use the same configuration (with settings.json format) across all your Zed installations. The same API key works everywhere — Zed, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will context servers slow down Zed?

No. Context servers load on-demand — they only consume resources when you actually use them. Zed's context server implementation is optimized for speed. You can type and code normally; the YouTube tools sit quietly in the Agent Panel.

How do I open the Agent Panel?

Press Cmd+Shift+A (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+A (Linux/Windows) to open the Agent Panel. All 12 YouTube tools appear in the tools list. Just type your request and the AI generates content.

Can I use the same API key in multiple IDEs?

Yes. One API key works everywhere — Zed, Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf, Claude Code, or any HTTP client. Just paste the same config (adapted for each client format) into each editor.

Do I lose anything compared to the web app?

The MCP tools have full feature parity with the web app's AI generation tools. You can generate titles, scripts, thumbnails, descriptions, and more. Thumbnail editing and emotion photo management are web-app only since Zed is text-focused.

What if I hit my API rate limit?

Your plan includes 500-5,000 API calls/day depending on tier. If you hit your daily limit, you can generate more calls by upgrading your plan or waiting until the limit resets at midnight UTC.

Can I build custom Zed extensions that call the Niche King API?

Absolutely. The REST API documentation is fully open at /developers. You can build custom extensions, scripts, or any HTTP-capable integration using the same endpoints.

What AI models power the tools?

All text generation uses Claude Sonnet (Anthropic). Thumbnail images use Google Gemini. Content grading uses Claude Haiku. Your niche research data is the secret — it trains every generation to match your audience.

Can I use Zed context servers with my existing YouTube channel?

Yes, if you've already set up a project at app.nicheking.video, you can generate an API key and use all your niche research and settings in Zed. Create your project on the web, then generate the key.

YouTube Strategy in the Fastest Editor

12 AI tools. Niche research. Content generation. All inside Zed.

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