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Tips & Tricks
Discover practical tips, shortcuts, and techniques to master the Zed editor
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beginner
Select and Test Audio Devices for Collaboration
Choose specific microphones and speakers for Zed's built-in collaboration
#collaboration
#audio
#settings
beginner
Initialize Git Repositories with One Click
Turn any folder into a Git repository directly from the Git panel
#git
#initialization
#workflow
intermediate
Use LSP Document Symbols in Breadcrumbs and Outline
Switch from tree-sitter to LSP for more accurate code navigation
#lsp
#breadcrumbs
#outline
beginner
Render Mermaid Diagrams in Markdown Preview
Visualize flowcharts, sequences, and diagrams directly in your markdown files
#markdown
#diagrams
#documentation
beginner
Sticky Diff Hunk Controls Stay Visible
Keep diff controls accessible even when viewing large changes
#git
#diff
#ui
intermediate
Control AI Thinking Effort Levels
Adjust how deeply your AI agent reasons through complex problems
#agent
#ai
#performance
beginner
Toggle Any Panel with Dedicated Actions
New toggle commands for every panel make custom keybindings easier
#panels
#keybindings
#workflow
beginner
Agent Context Menu for Quick Additions
Add context to agent with mouse-friendly dropdown menu
#agent
#context
#ui
beginner
Hot-Exit for Empty Workspaces
Unsaved files in empty workspaces now restore on startup
#workspace
#autosave
#workflow
beginner
Zoom and Pan in Image Viewer
Navigate large images with scroll-wheel zoom and click-drag panning
#image-viewer
#navigation
#shortcuts
beginner
Reopen Files with Different Encoding
Fix garbled text by selecting the correct encoding from status bar
#encoding
#files
#internationalization
intermediate
Extend Selection to Syntax Nodes
Select to syntax node boundaries for precise code selection
#selection
#editing
#navigation
beginner
Rename Terminal Tabs
Organize terminals by renaming tabs via right-click or double-click
#terminal
#organization
#workflow
intermediate
Vim Global Substitution Default
Make /g the default for substitute commands with vim.gdefault
#vim
#substitution
#settings
intermediate
Vim Relative Line Jumping
Jump to lines relative to cursor position with +/- syntax
#vim
#navigation
#shortcuts
beginner
Install AI Agents from ACP Registry
Discover and install specialized agents directly from Zed's Agent Registry
#agent
#ai
#acp
beginner
Edit Queued Agent Messages Before Sending
Modify your queued prompts on the fly with Cmd+E
#agent
#ai
#workflow
intermediate
Set Granular Permissions for Agent Tools
Control what the AI agent can do with per-tool permission rules
#agent
#ai
#security
beginner
Add Code Errors to Agent Context with @diagnostics
Feed LSP diagnostics directly into your agent conversations
#agent
#ai
#diagnostics
beginner
Inherit EditorConfig from Parent Directories
Apply editor settings from outside your project directory
#editorconfig
#configuration
#settings
beginner
Launch Tasks Instantly with Alt-Shift-R
One keystroke to open and execute your custom tasks
#tasks
#shortcuts
#workflow
beginner
Build Custom Themes with Theme Builder
Create and customize your perfect Zed theme visually
#themes
#customization
#ui
intermediate
Build a Complete Vim Power User Workflow in Zed
Master keyboard-driven editing with leader keys, motions, and efficient navigation
#vim
#workflow
#keybindings
intermediate
Navigate Code with Vim Tag Stack
Jump through definition history with dedicated tag navigation commands
#vim
#navigation
#go-to-definition
beginner
Instant Auto-Save Like JetBrains IDEs
Save files immediately on every change without any delay
#autosave
#config
#workflow
intermediate
Auto-Generate Go Struct Tags
Instantly add JSON tags to Go structs with a single task
#go
#golang
#tasks
beginner
Interrupt Agent Threads with ESC
Press ESC anywhere in the agent panel to stop a running thread
#agent
#ai
#keyboard-shortcuts
beginner
Monitor Agent Performance with Turn Statistics
Track tokens, time, and turns in real-time for better AI interaction insights
#agent
#ai
#performance
beginner
Track Code Changes Made by Agent
See exactly how many lines the agent added or removed in each file
#agent
#ai
#diff
beginner
Unified Git Picker for Branches, Worktrees, and Stashes
Access all your Git entities from one convenient picker interface
#git
#branches
#worktree
intermediate
Open Local Terminals in Remote Projects
Run local build tools and scripts while working on remote projects
#terminal
#remote
#dev-containers
beginner
Navigate Markdown with Structured Outlines
Hierarchical heading outline for better Markdown file navigation
#markdown
#outline
#navigation
beginner
Display Pinned Tabs in a Separate Row
Give your working tabs full horizontal space by separating pinned tabs
#tabs
#workspace
#ui
intermediate
Adjust Task Commands on the Fly
Modify task commands before running them for quick iterations
#tasks
#workflow
#terminal
beginner
AI Commit Messages with Custom Rules
Generate commit messages that follow your team's conventions
#ai
#git
#workflow
beginner
Auto-save on Focus Change
Automatically save files when switching between editor and terminal
#settings
#workflow
#autosave
beginner
Compare Marked Files
Compare two files side-by-side using the project panel context menu
#files
#diff
#comparison
intermediate
Develop in Containers with Dev Containers
Consistent development environments using DevContainer configuration
#docker
#development
#devcontainers
intermediate
Add Run Buttons for Bun Tests
Configure test runner tasks to get inline run buttons in test files
#testing
#bun
#tasks
beginner
Copy and Trim Indentation
Copy selected text with leading whitespace automatically trimmed
#editing
#clipboard
beginner
Force Touch for Go-to-Definition on macOS
Use trackpad pressure to jump to symbol definitions
#macos
#navigation
#trackpad
beginner
Add Colorful File Icons with Catppuccin
Install the Catppuccin Icons extension for vibrant, colorful file icons in your project panel
#extensions
#ui
#customization
beginner
Tree View in Git Panel
Navigate changed files in a hierarchical tree structure
#git
#navigation
#workflow
intermediate
Run Lazygit as a Task
Launch lazygit in Zed's terminal for a powerful Git workflow
#git
#terminal
#tasks
beginner
Map Unknown File Types to Languages
Get syntax highlighting for custom file extensions by mapping them to known languages
#syntax-highlighting
#file-types
#customization
beginner
Open Files in a New Pane
Quickly split your workspace by opening files in a new pane with a modifier key
#panes
#workspace
#files
intermediate
Select All Regex Matches
Create multiple cursors on all regex pattern matches instantly
#regex
#multicursor
#search
beginner
Split Selection Into Lines
Instantly create a cursor on every line in your selection
#multicursor
#editing
beginner
SQL Syntax Highlighting in Python
Better readability for SQL queries embedded in Python code
#python
#sql
#syntax-highlighting
advanced
Use Television as a Fuzzy Finder
Emulate Vim's Telescope with the fast Television fuzzy finder tool
#vim
#fuzzy-finder
#cli
advanced
Launch Terminal with tmux Sessions
Automatically start project-specific tmux sessions when opening terminals
#terminal
#tmux
#workflow
intermediate
Search by Symbol and Context in Outline
Use spaces in the outline modal to search both symbol names and their containing scopes
#outline
#search
#symbols
beginner
Pin Your Favorite AI Models
Quick access to your most-used language models with favorites
#ai
#agent
#workflow
beginner
Create Pull Requests from Zed
Open PRs directly from the editor without leaving your workflow
#git
#github
#workflow
beginner
Control Language Servers from the UI
Restart or stop individual LSPs without terminal commands
#lsp
#development
#troubleshooting
beginner
Auto-Continue Markdown Lists
Effortlessly create nested lists with automatic continuation
#markdown
#writing
#editing
intermediate
Crisp Text with Subpixel Rendering
Improve text clarity on standard DPI displays with ClearType-style rendering
#display
#settings
#performance
beginner
Discover Keybindings with Which-Key Modal
Never forget your custom keybindings with this Vim-inspired helper
#vim
#keybindings
#productivity
beginner
Multi-cursor Magic: Edit Multiple Lines Simultaneously
Master the art of multi-cursor editing to boost your productivity
#multi-cursor
#editing
#shortcuts
beginner
Smart Code Navigation
Jump to definitions, files, and symbols with lightning speed
#navigation
#shortcuts
#productivity
intermediate
File Search Mastery
Learn to quickly find and open files in large projects using fuzzy search and filters
#search
#files
#navigation
beginner
Customizing Your Theme
Make Zed feel like home by personalizing your editor with custom themes and color schemes
#themes
#customization
#appearance
advanced
Advanced Search Techniques
Master regex patterns, multi-file search, and advanced filtering to find exactly what you need in massive codebases
#search
#regex
#advanced
beginner
Essential Keyboard Shortcuts
The must-know shortcuts every Zed user should master
#shortcuts
#productivity
#basics
beginner
Understanding the Interface
Get familiar with Zed's clean interface. Learn about panels, sidebars, and how to navigate the workspace efficiently
#interface
#workspace
#basics
advanced
Plugin Development Guide
Learn to create your own Zed plugins from scratch. Understand the plugin architecture, APIs, and best practices
#plugins
#development
#customization
intermediate
Git Integration Mastery
Leverage Zed's Git features to manage branches, view diffs, stage changes, and commit without leaving the editor
#git
#version-control
#integration
intermediate
Terminal Integration
Set up and use the integrated terminal effectively. Run commands, manage processes, and stay in your flow
#terminal
#shell
#integration
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