Zed Editor Configuration

This settings.json file customizes the Zed Editor to enhance productivity and align with specific development workflows. Below is an explanation of each configuration section and the selected settings.

Table of Contents

• Assistant Configuration
• UI and Display
• Project Panel
• Editor Settings
• File Management
• Formatting
• Language Server Protocol (LSP)
• Terminal Settings
• Vim Mode

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Assistant Configuration

The assistant model is set up with the following configurations:

• Model Provider: zed.dev
• Model: claude-3-5-sonnet-latest
• Version: 2

UI and Display

• UI Font Size: Set to 16 for readability across interface elements.
• Buffer Font Size: Also set to 16 to maintain consistency with UI font size.
• Theme:
  • Mode: System-based, meaning it adapts to the system theme (light/dark mode).
  • Light Theme: One Light
  • Dark Theme: Summercamp

Project Panel

The project panel is docked on the right side of the editor, optimizing space and providing a clear view of project files and folders.

Editor Settings

Key editor customizations include:

• Completion: Path-based autocompletion is enabled.
• Hover Popover: Enabled for quick access to information on hover.
• Auto-closing: Automatically closes pairs (like braces and quotes), matching pairs, and HTML tags, streamlining coding.
• Auto-renaming: HTML tags auto-rename when one tag is edited.
• Tab Size: Set to 2 spaces for cleaner, more compact code indentation.
• Base Keymap: VSCode keymap is used, allowing users familiar with VSCode shortcuts to transition smoothly.

Autosave

• After Delay: Automatically saves files after 1.5 seconds (1500 milliseconds) of inactivity, ensuring minimal data loss.

File Management

• Exclude Files: The following directories are excluded from the editor for a cleaner workspace:
  • __pycache__, node_modules, .git, migrations, dist, and .next.
• Watcher Exclude: Prevents editor from watching certain directories, reducing system resource usage.

Formatting

• Formatter: language_server is used as the formatter.
• Format on Save: Enabled, so files are automatically formatted upon saving.
• Format on Paste: Ensures consistency by formatting pasted code immediately.

Language Server Protocol (LSP)

• Rust Analyzer:
  • Uses the clippy command to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices in Rust.
• TypeScript Language Server:
  • Formatting is enabled for TypeScript projects, enhancing code consistency.

Terminal Settings

• Shell Program: /bin/bash is set as the default shell.
• Working Directory: Defaults to the current_project_directory.
• Font Size: Set to 16 for readability.
• Blinking Cursor: Disabled to provide a stable visual environment in the terminal.

Vim Mode

This configuration includes enhanced Vim support:

• System Clipboard: Always uses the system clipboard, making copying and pasting easier.
• Normal Mode Keybindings: Custom keybindings in Normal Mode:
  • j navigates down
  • k navigates up

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Additional Notes

• Telemetry: Diagnostics and metrics telemetry are enabled to help improve the editor’s performance and stability.
• Auto-update: Set to true to keep the editor up-to-date automatically.

This configuration provides a balanced development environment focused on efficiency, readability, and customization for users familiar with VSCode, Rust, TypeScript, and Vim keybindings.