Zed editor 1.4.2 introduces a new agent skills system, replacing the outdated rules library and adding a global AGENTS.md file for consistent project instructions. The update enhances Git workflows with features like a base branch selector in diff views, a toggle-all-hunks shortcut, and improved visual stats for efficient code review. Stability issues affecting Linux users and AI provider integrations have been addressed, alongside fixes for various crashes and OAuth registration failures. Users upgrading to this version need to change @rule syntax to @skill in their configurations, while other settings will remain compatible without manual rewrites
Zed 1.4.2 released
Zed editor 1.4.2 finally swaps out the clunky rules library for a proper agent skills system and adds a global AGENTS.md file to keep project instructions consistent across repositories. Git workflows get a much-needed boost with a base branch selector in diff views, a toggle-all-hunks shortcut, and cleaner visual stats that actually make reviewing changes faster. The release patches several stubborn Linux Wayland crashes, fixes broken AI provider integrations for OpenAI and Gemini, and resolves MCP OAuth registration failures that have been blocking automation pipelines. Upgrading requires swapping the old @rule syntax to @skill in your agent chats, but all other configuration files carry over without forcing a manual rewrite.
