docs: Improve content about text threads vs. threads (#43688)

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## Text Threads vs. Threads
For a while, text threads were the only way to interact with AI in Zed.
We have since introduced, back in May 2025, a new take on the agent panel, which, as opposed to being editor-driven, optimizes for readability.
You can read more about it in [the Agent Panel page](./agent-panel.md).
For some time, text threads were the only way to interact with AI in Zed.
In May 2025, we introduced a new version of the agent panel, which, as opposed to being editor-based, is optimized for readability.
Visit [the Agent Panel page](./agent-panel.md) to learn more about it.
However, aside from many interaction differences, the major difference between one vs. the other is that tool calls don't work in Text Threads.
So, it's accurate to say that Text Threads aren't necessarily "agentic", as they can't perform any action on your behalf.
Think of it more like a regular and "traditional" AI chat, where what you'll get out of the model is simply just text.
Consequently, [external agents](./external-agents.md) are also not available in Text Threads.
More importantly, aside from the many UI differences, the major aspect that sets one apart from the other is that tool calls don't work in Text Threads.
Due to that, it's accurate to say that Text Threads aren't conceptually agentic, as they can't perform any action on your behalf (or any action at all).
Think of it more like a regular/"traditional" AI chat, where the only thing you can get from the model is simply just text.
Consequently, [MCP servers](./mcp.md) and [external agents](./external-agents.md) are also not available in Text Threads.
## Advanced Concepts