Overview
Zed is a high-performance, multiplayer code editor with built-in AI features. The Shortcut integration enables teams to collaborate on code while maintaining visibility into their project management workflow.
Key Features
- Story Panel: View and manage Shortcut Stories directly in Zed’s sidebar
- Multiplayer Context: Share Story context with collaborators during pair programming sessions
- AI Assistant Integration: Zed’s AI assistant can reference Story details for context-aware help
- Quick Actions: Create branches, update status, and log time without leaving the editor
Setting Up the Integration
- Open Zed and access Settings (
Cmd+,orCtrl+,) - Navigate to Extensions and search for “Shortcut”
- Install the Shortcut extension
- Configure your API token in the extension settings
The Zed Shortcut extension supports workspace-level configuration, so different projects can connect to different Shortcut workspaces.
Using the Integration
Stories Sidebar
The Shortcut panel in Zed’s sidebar shows:
- Your assigned Stories
- Current Iteration Stories
- Recently viewed Stories
Multiplayer Collaboration
When collaborating in Zed, all participants can see the linked Story context, making it easier to discuss implementation details.
AI-Powered Development
Zed’s AI assistant can access Story information when you reference a Story ID, providing suggestions that align with your task requirements.