Using Zod agents
Build software at the speed of thought. Learn how to use Zod agents effectively — from starting a conversation to reviewing and applying changes.
Starting an agent
Open the agent panel by pressing the keyboard shortcut in your editor. Describe what you want to build in natural language and Zod takes it from there.
Natural language to code
Describe your task in plain English. Zod creates route handlers, validation, business logic, and tests automatically.
Providing context
Help Zod understand your project by providing context:
@-mention files
Type @ followed by a filename to point Zod at specific files or folders.
Upload images
Drag and drop screenshots, mockups, or diagrams as reference material.
Reference docs
Point Zod at documentation files, API specs, or design documents.
Agent modes
Zod offers different modes for different workflows:
Chat mode
Ask questions, get explanations, and explore your codebase conversationally.
Agent mode
Zod plans and executes multi-step tasks autonomously. Reviews changes with you.
Cloud agents
Run agents on cloud infrastructure, 24/7, in parallel. For long-running and background tasks.
Design mode
Direct agents with visual prompts, screenshots, and design mockups.
Reviewing changes
Zod shows you a diff of all changes before applying them. You have full control:
Accept changes
Approve the changes and they're applied to your project.
Reject changes
Discard the proposed changes entirely.
Request modifications
Ask Zod to adjust specific parts of the implementation.
Tips for best results
Be specific
Instead of "add a form", try "add a contact form with name, email, message fields and validation".
Reference existing code
Use @-mentions to point Zod at similar files or patterns you want it to follow.
Iterate
Review changes and ask for refinements. Agent mode shines in iterative workflows.