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ZCode Core Capability Settings

ZCode Beginner Path · Step 2

This guide covers only the core capabilities: Full Access + Computer Control + Browser Control + memory and indexing. Plan and model selection are grouped in Step 3 so you do not have to jump between settings.

Follow This Checklist​

  • Enable Full Access;
  • Enable Computer Control and its prompt-box button;
  • Enable Built-in Browser Control;
  • Enable workspace memory;
  • Enable indexing for new folders and repositories.

1. Enable Full Access​

Create a new task, open the permission menu at the lower left of the prompt box, and select Full Access.

This prevents ZCode from pausing repeatedly for permission prompts while editing files, running commands, or using tools.

ZCode new-task prompt with GLM-5.3-Flash highlighted in the model menu and Full Access highlighted in the lower-left permission menu for everyday use

The screenshot also highlights the model menu. In this step, select only Full Access. You will choose the model in Step 3.

2. Enable Computer Control​

Open Settings → Computer Control, then:

  1. Turn on Enable Computer Control;
  2. Turn on Show the computer-action button in the prompt box;
  3. Confirm that Accessibility shows authorized;
  4. Confirm that Screen Recording shows authorized.

ZCode Computer Control settings with Computer Control and the prompt-box action button enabled, while Accessibility and Screen Recording both show authorized

Return to the new-task screen and confirm that the computer-action button appears near the prompt box.

3. Enable Browser Control​

Open Settings → Browser Control, then turn on Built-in Browser Control.

Importing your Chrome sign-in state is optional. Use it only when you want ZCode's built-in browser to reuse websites already signed in through Chrome.

ZCode Browser Control settings with Built-in Browser Control enabled and an optional button for importing the Chrome sign-in state

4. Enable Workspace Memory​

Open Memory in the Settings sidebar, then turn on Workspace Memory. If your version has no separate Memory page, look for Workspace Memory under General.

It helps ZCode retain project context, preferences, and confirmed rules within the same workspace, reducing repeated explanations.

ZCode Memory settings with Workspace Memory enabled to preserve and reuse long-term context inside a workspace

5. Enable Repository Indexing​

Open Settings → Index Library, then enable:

  • Index new folders;
  • Index repositories for instant search.

This helps ZCode search files and understand a repository more quickly after opening a new project.

ZCode Index Library settings with both indexing new folders and indexing repositories for instant search enabled

Completion Check​

Return to the new-task screen and confirm:

  • The permission mode shows Full Access;
  • The computer-action button appears in the prompt box;
  • Built-in Browser Control is enabled;
  • Workspace Memory is enabled;
  • Both indexing switches are enabled.

Next: Step 3 · Configure ZCode Plans and Models.