Hidden Gems: Team Edition Part 1 — Zed's Blog

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A collection of productivity tips and hidden features in Zed editor, shared by team members. Covers keybinding customization for Rust debugging, keyboard-driven test running, context menu utilities like copy-and-trim and file comparison, focused writing mode setup, regex-based multi-selection, multicursor workflows, auto-save configuration, advanced outline modal filtering, split-pane file navigation, and integrating Lazygit as a custom task. Demonstrates how to leverage Zed's extensibility through tasks, keybindings, and built-in actions to optimize development workflows.

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Making Rust Easier with Keybinding EditingRepeatedly Running Tests with the KeyboardContext Menu GemsSet Up for Prose-writing FocusSelect All Regex MatchesA Cursor for Every LineAuto-save on Focus ChangeUsing Spaces in the Outline ModalOpening Files in a New PaneLazygit as a TaskShare Your Hidden Gems

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