Joa23 Claude Zed Follow
joa23-claude-zed-follow is a Claude Code plugin for the Build phase that auto-opens files in Zed as the agent reads and edits your project.
by joa23 · github.com/joa23/claude-zed-follow
Install when you use Zed as your editor and want files to open automatically as Claude Code reads and edits them so you can follow along in real time.
Add it to Claude Code
Install the plugin in Claude Code. One command, paste-ready.
/plugin install joa23-claude-zed-follow@joa23/claude-zed-followBuilt to be called by your agent
Skillselion is itself an MCP server. Your agent can pull this entry and a paste-ready install config straight from the API - no copy-paste.
Retrieve this entry with skillselion.get_details("plugin:joa23/claude-zed-follow") and the paste-ready config with skillselion.get_install_config("plugin:joa23/claude-zed-follow").
What it does
joa23-claude-zed-follow is a Claude Code plugin that automatically opens files in the Zed editor as Claude Code works through your repository. Solo builders who pair a terminal or IDE-embedded Claude session with Zed benefit because they no longer manually hunt paths the agent mentions. Use it during active build sessions whenever you want visual follow-along—see diffs, skim surrounding code, and jump edits without copy-pasting file paths. The bundle contains one plugin keyed to auto-open, follow, and read/edit sync behavior. It is not a codegen framework or test runner; it is dev ergonomics that tightens the loop between agent actions and human oversight. Confidence is moderate because catalog metadata emphasizes behavior keywords rather than deep install docs, but the value proposition is narrow and clear for Zed users on macOS-style setups.
Highlights
- Auto-opens files in Zed when Claude Code reads or edits paths
- Reduces context switching between terminal agent and editor buffer
- Single-plugin integration focused on Zed plus Claude Code
- Lightweight follow mode for live code review while the agent works
- Community plugin from joa23/claude-zed-follow repository
Why builders use it
You waste attention tabbing between Claude Code output and Zed because nothing opens the file the agent is touching.
After install, Zed follows Claude Code’s read and edit targets so you inspect changes in the editor the moment the agent works on them.
At a glance
- Type - Plugin in Development Tools.
- Adoption - 0 installs, 0 stars, 0 votes.
FAQ
Who is joa23-claude-zed-follow for?
Claude Code users who edit in Zed and want automatic file opening when the agent reads or modifies paths in the repo.
When should I use joa23-claude-zed-follow?
Use it during build and refactor sessions whenever you want to watch Claude’s edits live without manually opening each file.
How do I add joa23-claude-zed-follow to my agent?
Add the joa23/claude-zed-follow plugin from the Claude Code community catalog and enable it alongside Zed on your machine.
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