About
Zed Provider
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Zed Provider integrates recent Zed workspaces with the Noctalia launcher so you can reopen a project quickly without leaving the shell.
Plugin
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | cleboost/zed-provider |
| Entry | Launcher provider: provider |
| Launcher Prefix | /zed |
Requirements
Install Zed and ensure zed is available on PATH as
zeditor. The sqlite3 command must also be available to read Zed's workspace
database. nohup command is required to launch Zed.
Usage
Open the Noctalia launcher and type /zed to list recent local Zed workspaces.
Continue typing to filter projects by name, then select one to open it with
zeditor.
Settings
db_path— path to Zed'sdb.sqliteworkspace database.max_results— maximum number of projects shown in the launcher.
Notes
Projects are read from Zed's workspace database, typically at
~/.local/share/zed/db/0-stable/db.sqlite. Remote workspaces are excluded.
The list is cached for the launcher session and refreshed when you clear the
query.
Versions
| Version | Plugin API | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| v1.0.0 latest | 3 | Jul 17, 2026 |
Older versions stay installable on a Noctalia release whose plugin API is below the latest version's.