feat: add 8 tips from Zed v0.222.2 release

tips/agent-context-menu.mdx

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+---
+title: Agent Context Menu for Quick Additions
+subtitle: Add context to agent with mouse-friendly dropdown menu
+category: ai
+difficulty: beginner
+tags:
+  - agent
+  - context
+  - ui
+prUrl: 'https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/pull/47768'
+mediaType: image
+mediaUrl: 'https://cat.zed.tips/2026-02-05/agent-context-menu-e38c2ff5.png'
+publishedAt: '2026-02-05'
+updatedAt: '2026-02-05'
+author: godruoyi
+authorUrl: 'https://github.com/godruoyi'
+---
+
+The agent panel now includes a **context menu** accessed via the `+` button, making it easier to add context with your mouse instead of typing `@` mentions.
+
+## What's in the Menu
+
+The `+` dropdown displays all available context options:
+- **@mentions**: Files, diagnostics, selections, etc.
+- **Images**: Attach screenshots or images
+- **Selections**: Include selected code
+- **Future features**: Skills and custom context (coming soon)
+
+## How to Use
+
+1. Click the `+` button in the agent message editor
+2. Browse available context options in the dropdown
+3. Select the context you want to add
+4. Context is automatically inserted into your message
+
+All menu options are also available by typing `@` in the message editor.
+
+## Why This Matters
+
+**Discoverability**: See all available context types without memorizing `@` commands.
+
+**Mouse-friendly**: Add context without switching to keyboard.
+
+**Visual feedback**: Preview what context is available before adding.
+
+This menu serves as foundation for upcoming features like custom skills and advanced context management.

tips/hot-exit-empty-workspaces.mdx

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+---
+title: Hot-Exit for Empty Workspaces
+subtitle: Unsaved files in empty workspaces now restore on startup
+category: productivity
+difficulty: beginner
+tags:
+  - workspace
+  - autosave
+  - workflow
+prUrl: 'https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/pull/46557'
+publishedAt: '2026-02-05'
+updatedAt: '2026-02-05'
+author: godruoyi
+authorUrl: 'https://github.com/godruoyi'
+---
+
+Empty workspaces (without folders) now support **hot-exit**, automatically restoring unsaved files like drafts and single files when you restart Zed.
+
+## What This Means
+
+Previously, closing Zed with unsaved files in an empty workspace would lose those files. Now they're preserved and restored on next launch.
+
+**Protected content:**
+- Unsaved draft files
+- Single files opened without a project folder
+- Scratch buffers with content
+
+Empty workspaces are identified by `workspace_id` rather than file paths, allowing multiple empty workspaces to coexist and restore independently.
+
+## How It Works
+
+No configuration needed - hot-exit is automatic:
+
+1. Open Zed without a project folder
+2. Create or edit files without saving
+3. Close Zed
+4. Reopen Zed
+5. Your unsaved work is restored
+
+## Why This Matters
+
+**No lost work**: Close Zed confidently knowing unsaved files will return.
+
+**Scratch workflow**: Use Zed for quick notes and drafts without worrying about saving.
+
+**Session continuity**: Pick up exactly where you left off, even in empty workspaces.
+
+Perfect for users who frequently work with single files or use Zed as a quick scratchpad without opening project folders.

tips/image-viewer-zoom-pan.mdx

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+---
+title: Zoom and Pan in Image Viewer
+subtitle: Navigate large images with scroll-wheel zoom and click-drag panning
+category: productivity
+difficulty: beginner
+tags:
+  - image-viewer
+  - navigation
+  - shortcuts
+prUrl: 'https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/pull/43944'
+mediaType: video
+mediaUrl: 'https://cat.zed.tips/2026-02-05/image-viewer-zoom-pan-0b083855.mp4'
+publishedAt: '2026-02-05'
+updatedAt: '2026-02-05'
+author: godruoyi
+authorUrl: 'https://github.com/godruoyi'
+---
+
+Zed's image viewer now supports **zooming and panning** to help you inspect images in detail. Use scroll-wheel zoom, toolbar controls, or keyboard shortcuts to navigate large images efficiently.
+
+## Available Actions
+
+**Zoom Controls:**
+- Scroll wheel + modifier key to zoom in/out
+- Toolbar buttons for zoom in/out
+- `zoom-to-actual` - View at 100% size
+- `fit-to-view` - Fit entire image in viewport
+- `reset` - Reset zoom level
+
+**Panning:**
+- Click and drag to pan around zoomed images
+- Zoom percentage overlay shows current zoom level
+
+## Why This Matters
+
+**Image inspection**: Examine design details, screenshots, or diagrams closely.
+
+**Navigation**: Easily move around large images without scrolling.
+
+**Workflow efficiency**: Quick zoom controls make image review faster.
+
+## How to Use
+
+1. Open any image file in Zed
+2. Use scroll wheel while holding modifier key to zoom
+3. Click and drag to pan around the zoomed image
+4. Use toolbar controls or command palette for zoom actions
+
+The zoom percentage overlay appears automatically to show your current zoom level.

tips/reopen-with-encoding.mdx

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+---
+title: Reopen Files with Different Encoding
+subtitle: Fix garbled text by selecting the correct encoding from status bar
+category: productivity
+difficulty: beginner
+tags:
+  - encoding
+  - files
+  - internationalization
+prUrl: 'https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/pull/46553'
+publishedAt: '2026-02-05'
+updatedAt: '2026-02-05'
+author: godruoyi
+authorUrl: 'https://github.com/godruoyi'
+---
+
+Fix **garbled text** caused by incorrect encoding detection by using the "Reopen with Encoding" feature. Select from Shift JIS, EUC-JP, UTF-16LE, and other encodings to properly display your files.
+
+## How to Use
+
+**Via Status Bar (Click):**
+1. Click the encoding indicator in the status bar (e.g., "UTF-8")
+2. Select desired encoding from the picker
+3. File reloads with the new encoding
+
+**Via Keyboard Shortcut:**
+- macOS: `Cmd-K N`
+- Linux/Windows: `Ctrl-K N`
+
+**Via Command Palette:**
+- Search for "Reopen with Encoding"
+
+## Available Encodings
+
+The picker includes common encodings:
+- UTF-8, UTF-16LE, UTF-16BE
+- Shift JIS (Japanese)
+- EUC-JP (Japanese)
+- GB2312, GBK (Chinese)
+- And many more...
+
+## Why This Matters
+
+**Fix mojibake**: Resolve garbled characters in legacy files.
+
+**International files**: Properly display files created with different system encodings.
+
+**BOM handling**: Automatically handles byte order marks (BOM) when switching encodings.
+
+## Limitations
+
+Currently works for **local files only**. The feature is disabled when:
+- In collaboration sessions (shared projects)
+- Connected to remote servers (SSH/WSL)
+- File has unsaved changes (to prevent data loss)
+
+When switching back to UTF-8, BOMs are properly detected and consumed to restore original file state.

tips/syntax-node-selection.mdx

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+---
+title: Extend Selection to Syntax Nodes
+subtitle: Select to syntax node boundaries for precise code selection
+category: navigation
+difficulty: intermediate
+tags:
+  - selection
+  - editing
+  - navigation
+prUrl: 'https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/pull/47571'
+publishedAt: '2026-02-05'
+updatedAt: '2026-02-05'
+author: godruoyi
+authorUrl: 'https://github.com/godruoyi'
+---
+
+Use **syntax node selection commands** to extend your selection to the start or end of larger syntax nodes, making it easy to select complete code structures precisely.
+
+## Available Commands
+
+Two new commands extend selections to syntax boundaries:
+
+- `editor: select to start of larger syntax node` - Extend selection backward to syntax node start
+- `editor: select to end of larger syntax node` - Extend selection forward to syntax node end
+
+These complement the existing `move to {start,end} of larger syntax node` commands, but extend selections instead of moving the cursor.
+
+## How to Use
+
+1. Place cursor in your code
+2. Run one of the selection commands via command palette
+3. Selection extends to the nearest syntax node boundary
+4. Repeat to expand to larger nodes
+
+## Setup Keybindings
+
+Add to your `keymap.json`:
+
+```json
+{
+  "context": "Editor",
+  "bindings": {
+    "alt-shift-[": "editor::SelectToStartOfLargerSyntaxNode",
+    "alt-shift-]": "editor::SelectToEndOfLargerSyntaxNode"
+  }
+}
+```
+
+## Why This Matters
+
+**Precise selection**: Select exactly to code structure boundaries (functions, blocks, expressions).
+
+**Structural editing**: Work with code semantically rather than by lines or words.
+
+**Emacs-like workflow**: Similar to Emacs `mark-sexp` for S-expression selection.
+
+Perfect for structural code refactoring and editing operations that need to respect syntax boundaries.

tips/terminal-tab-rename.mdx

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+---
+title: Rename Terminal Tabs
+subtitle: Organize terminals by renaming tabs via right-click or double-click
+category: productivity
+difficulty: beginner
+tags:
+  - terminal
+  - organization
+  - workflow
+prUrl: 'https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/pull/45800'
+mediaType: video
+mediaUrl: 'https://cat.zed.tips/2026-02-05/terminal-tab-rename-ef31410b.mp4'
+publishedAt: '2026-02-05'
+updatedAt: '2026-02-05'
+author: godruoyi
+authorUrl: 'https://github.com/godruoyi'
+---
+
+Keep your terminal sessions organized by **renaming terminal tabs**. Give each terminal a meaningful name to quickly identify different tasks like "server", "tests", or "git".
+
+## How to Rename
+
+**Right-click method:**
+1. Right-click on any terminal tab
+2. Select "Rename" from context menu
+3. Enter new name and press Enter
+
+**Double-click method:**
+1. Double-click on the terminal tab title
+2. Enter new name and press Enter
+
+## Why This Matters
+
+**Organization**: Distinguish between multiple terminal sessions at a glance.
+
+**Workflow clarity**: Name terminals by their purpose (e.g., "npm run dev", "docker logs").
+
+**Context switching**: Quickly find the right terminal when juggling multiple tasks.
+
+## Example Use Cases
+
+- Name terminals by project component: "frontend", "backend", "database"
+- Label by task type: "tests", "build", "deploy"
+- Identify long-running processes: "dev server", "file watcher"
+
+Terminal tab names persist within your session, making it easier to maintain context across your workflow.

tips/vim-gdefault-setting.mdx

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+---
+title: Vim Global Substitution Default
+subtitle: Make /g the default for substitute commands with vim.gdefault
+category: vim
+difficulty: intermediate
+tags:
+  - vim
+  - substitution
+  - settings
+prUrl: 'https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/pull/47664'
+publishedAt: '2026-02-05'
+updatedAt: '2026-02-05'
+author: godruoyi
+authorUrl: 'https://github.com/godruoyi'
+---
+
+Enable **vim.gdefault** to make `/g` (replace all matches in a line) the default behavior for Vim substitute commands, eliminating the need to type `/g` every time.
+
+## How It Works
+
+With `vim.gdefault` enabled, the `/g` flag behavior is inverted:
+
+| Command | gdefault ON | gdefault OFF |
+|---------|-------------|--------------|
+| `:s///` | Replace all | Replace one |
+| `:s///g` | Replace one | Replace all |
+| `:s///gg` | Replace all | Replace one |
+
+## Configuration
+
+Add to your `settings.json`:
+
+```json
+{
+  "vim": {
+    "gdefault": true
+  }
+}
+```
+
+Or use Vim commands in editor:
+- `:set gdefault` (short: `:set gd`) - Enable
+- `:set nogdefault` (short: `:set nogd`) - Disable
+
+## Why This Matters
+
+**Efficiency**: Most substitutions replace all matches - make it the default.
+
+**Muscle memory**: If you're used to Vim with `gdefault`, maintain your workflow.
+
+**Less typing**: Skip `/g` on every substitute command.
+
+## Example
+
+Without gdefault:
+```vim
+:s/foo/bar/g   " Need /g to replace all
+```
+
+With gdefault:
+```vim
+:s/foo/bar     " Replaces all by default
+:s/foo/bar/g   " Add /g to replace only first match
+```
+
+This setting is especially useful for users transitioning from Vim/Neovim where they've relied on `gdefault` for years.