Issue Report: Cline Failed to Launch in Zed Editor

[fzl-22]

Summary

Cline extension installed from ACP registry in Zed Editor fails to launch with an internal server error.

Description

When attempting to launch Cline in Zed Editor, the extension fails to start and displays an error notification.

Environment

• Editor: Zed (0.228.0 )
• Extension: Cline (v2.8.1)
• Installation Source: ACP Registry
• Operating System: macOS Tahoe (26.3.1)
• Date: March 20, 2026

Error Details

• Error Title: Failed to Launch
• Error Message: Internal error: "server shut down unexpectedly"

Visual Evidence

The error dialog shows:

• ❌ Failed to Launch
• Internal error: "server shut down unexpectedly"

Steps to Reproduce

1. Install Cline extension from ACP registry in Zed Editor
2. Attempt to launch Cline
3. Error occurs: "Failed to Launch" with message "Internal error: 'server shut down unexpectedly'"

Expected Behavior: Cline should launch successfully and be ready to use within Zed Editor.

Actual Behavior: The extension fails to launch and displays an error indicating the server shut down unexpectedly.

ACP Version

2.8.1