Zed Editor 1.9.0 has been released, introducing resizable pickers with live file and text previews, as well as enhanced AI capabilities through in-thread search in the Agent Panel and new code models. The update also includes breaking changes, such as the removal of MiniMax M3 Free and the deprecation of the old git_panel.sort_by_path setting in favor of new sorting and grouping configurations. Additionally, the Git Panel has received updates, including improved view options and new settings for Markdown users. Overall, this release emphasizes Zed's focus on AI integration and performance, while still offering a free core version alongside optional Pro and Business tiers

Zed Editor 1.9.0 Released: Resizable Pickers, Agent Search, and Model Updates

Zed Editor 1.9.0 is live, adding the highly requested resizable pickers with live file and text previews to the editor. The update expands AI capabilities with in-thread search in the Agent Panel, remote MCP server access, and new GLM 5.2 and Kimi K2.7 Code models via OpenCode Go. Breaking changes include the removal of MiniMax M3 Free and the deprecation of the old git_panel.sort_by_path setting in favor of a new sort and group configuration. As Zed pushes deeper into AI-native workflows, this release reinforces its performance-focused approach while maintaining a free core with optional Pro and Business tiers.

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