Best use case
Zed is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Tool: High-performance collaborative editor (Rust-powered)
Teams using Zed should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/zed/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hivellm/rulebook/main/templates/skills/ides/zed/SKILL.md"
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/zed/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How Zed Compares
| Feature / Agent | Zed | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Tool: High-performance collaborative editor (Rust-powered)
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
<!-- ZED:START --> # Zed Editor Rules **Tool**: High-performance collaborative editor (Rust-powered) ## Quick Start Zed reads workspace files for AI context. ## Usage ```bash # In Zed AI assistant: "Follow @AGENTS.md. Implement [feature] with tests." ``` ## Features - **AI Assistant**: Inline chat - **Collaborative Editing**: Real-time collaboration - **Fast Performance**: Rust-based, instant responsiveness ## Workflow 1. Keep AGENTS.md open in workspace 2. Use AI assistant with `@AGENTS.md` references 3. Review suggestions 4. Run quality checks in terminal **Critical**: Zed's AI reads open files - keep AGENTS.md accessible. <!-- ZED:END -->
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