Zedify

A lightweight macOS utility that opens your current Finder folder directly in the Zed.
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About

Zedify is a native Swift/AppKit app that runs as a background agent (LSUIElement) — no dock icon, no menu bar, no UI. When launched, it queries the frontmost Finder window for its directory and opens that path in Zed. The first time you run Zedify, macOS will ask you to grant it automation permission to control Finder.

Important

Zedify requires the Zed code editor to be installed on your Mac.

Installation

1. Download Zedify.dmg file;
2. Move Zedify.app to /Applications folder;
3. Go to the /Applications folder. While holding the cmd key, drag Zedify.app to the Finder toolbar.

Usage

1. Navigate to a folder you want to open with Zed;
2. Click on the Zedify toolbar icon.

The folder will open in Zed editor as a project.

Here's a quick demo:

Important

If you see a message that the app cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer, follow these steps:

1. Open System Preferences > Security & Privacy Settings;
2. Look towards the bottom of the window for a message saying: "Zedify was blocked from use because it is not from an identified developer.";
3. Click Open Anyway (you may need to enter your admin password);
4. Click on the Zedify icon again in Finder;
5. A confirmation dialog will appear — click Open to confirm.

Credit

App icon inspired by the Zed Logomark. "Zed" and the Zed logo are trademarks of Zed Industries, Inc. Zedify is not affiliated with or endorsed by Zed Industries, Inc.

Author

Alessio Faraci, afaraci.com.

License

Licensed under the MIT license.