AI: Agent panel doesn't automatically capture file context when pasting code

[ddoemonn]

Summary

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Description

Steps to trigger the problem:

1. Copy code from a file in the editor (e.g., a JSX/TSX component)
2. Paste it into the AI assistant panel
3. Observe that the AI doesn't automatically receive the file path and line number context

Expected Behavior:
When pasting code into the assistant panel, it should automatically detect and display the source file and line numbers (e.g., "x main-layout.tsx 10-18"), similar to how Cursor's AI assistant works.

Actual Behavior:
The code is pasted as plain text without any file context. The AI doesn't know which file the code came from, requiring manual explanation or file referencing using @ mentions.

Model Provider Details

• Provider: Github copilot chat
• Model Name: Claude Sonnet 4.5
• Mode: Agent Panel
• Other Details: This affects the quality of responses as the AI lacks context about where the code exists in the project structure.

Zed Version and System Specs

Zed: v0.212.6 (Zed)
OS: macOS 26.1
Memory: 16 GiB
Architecture: aarch64

If applicable, attach your Zed.log file to this issue.

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[ddoemonn]

I can work on this btw!

[danilo-leal]

That's cool, yeah, we don't do it automatically, you need to do it through cmd->, but totally agree that it's just much smoother if it were automatic.

[ddoemonn]

@danilo-leal Can I work on this? you can assign it to me if you want!

thanks!

[danilo-leal]

Yeah, go ahead!