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Zencoder provides a comprehensive set of AI-powered tools designed to enhance your development workflow. This guide organizes features by their function in your development process, helping you quickly find the right tool for your current task.
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IDE and Tool Integration

Set up Zencoder in your development environment to start using all features.

IDE Integration

Install and configure Zencoder in VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, and Android Studio.

External Integrations & MCP

Connect with Jira and other tools via Chrome Extension and MCP for seamless workflow integration.

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Guided Workflows in the IDE

Launch common task types without leaving your editor. The IDE panel surfaces guided workflows so every request starts with the right structure instead of an ad-hoc prompt.

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Default workflow options

  • New feature moves from idea to spec to implementation with built-in checkpoints for planning and verification.
  • Fix bug front-loads investigation, root-cause capture, and regression testing so bug reports become tested fixes.
IDE view showing the New feature and Fix bug workflow tiles

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Add custom workflows

Teams can expose domain-specific flows (security reviews, release cut-overs, etc.) right next to the defaults:

  1. Create .zenflow/workflows/<workflow-name>.md in your repo root (or ~/.zenflow/workflows/ for user-level workflows).
  2. Define configuration metadata (Artifacts Path, owners) and write each step as with links to artifacts such as .
  3. Commit the file—Zenflow automatically lists it under Custom workflow inside the IDE selector.
IDE selector showing the default workflows plus a custom workflow dropdown
Need more structure guidelines? See Task Types and Custom Workflows for examples and authoring tips.

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AI Agents

Specialized AI agents that automate complex coding tasks and processes.

Coding Agent

Context-aware agent that analyzes your code structure and requirements to provide relevant solutions.

Repo-Info Agent

Generate comprehensive project context snapshots that enhance all other agents’ understanding of your codebase.

Unit Testing Agent

Generate comprehensive test suites with appropriate mocks and assertions for your testing framework.

E2E Testing Agent

Create end-to-end tests for web applications using Playwright with natural language descriptions.

AI Agents

Create and configure specialized agents for your specific development workflows and tasks.

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Code Assistance, Quality and Understanding

Tools that help you write, improve, and understand code more efficiently.

Ask Agent

Query your codebase, ask technical questions, and get code-aware responses specific to your project.

Code Generation

Generate context-aware code snippets that integrate seamlessly with your existing codebase.

Code Completion

Get intelligent code suggestions as you type, based on your project’s context and patterns.

Debugging

Identify and resolve coding issues with step-by-step analysis and solution recommendations.

Code Refactoring

Restructure existing code to improve readability and maintainability without changing functionality.

Code Repair

Automatically detect and fix errors, optimize performance, and enhance code quality.

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Documentation

Tools for creating and maintaining code documentation.

Documentation & Docstrings

Generate clear, comprehensive documentation and docstrings that follow your project’s conventions.

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Feature Usage Tips

  • For project setup, start with the Repo-Info Agent to create comprehensive project context that enhances all other agent capabilities.
  • For quick answers, use the Ask Agent to ask questions about your code and get context-aware responses.
  • For new implementations, use the Coding Agent to generate complete solutions that integrate with your existing codebase.
  • For existing code, apply Code Refactoring and Code Repair to improve quality and maintainability.
  • For maintenance, generate Documentation and run the Unit Testing Agent to ensure code longevity and reliability.
Most features work best when you’ve run the Repo-Info Agent first, as it provides comprehensive project context that enhances all other agent capabilities.