Single-File git:diff Command

[andreasvh-conceto]

Hello Zed Team,

I’d like to suggest a workflow improvement for Git integration. When working on a single tracked file in the editor, it would be incredibly helpful to have a dedicated command (e.g., git:diffCurrentFile) that opens a diff view exclusively for the active file.

Current Behavior:
The existing git:diff command displays changes across all modified files, which can disrupt focus when working on a specific task.

Proposed Solution:
Introduce a command (similar to VSCode’s git:openChanges) that:

• Shows diffs only for the currently focused file.
• Retains the editor’s cursor position and file focus.
• Includes visual highlighting from Zed’s diff editor (e.g., syntax-aware colors, line markers).

Benefits:

• Prevents accidental navigation to unrelated files.
• Maintains context for focused, single-file workflows.
• Streamlines code review for smaller, iterative changes.

This would greatly enhance productivity for Git-heavy workflows. Thank you for considering this suggestion!

Best regards