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Zed

Zed is a high-performance, multiplayer code editor designed for seamless collaboration between developers and AI. Built by the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter, it delivers unparalleled speed and a rich set of integrated features for modern code development.

Zed is the open source alternative to:
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About Zed

Zed leverages Rust to maximize hardware potential, offering rapid UI responsiveness, native Git integration, and smart edit prediction powered by the open-source Zeta model. Compatible with macOS, Linux, and soon Windows, it enables real-time collaboration, multibuffer editing, and interactive programming within a single, streamlined editor. The platform supports multiple languages via Tree-sitter and LSP, integrates terminal and task running, and provides Vim-friendly modal editing.

Key Features

  • High-performance engine written in Rust
  • Native Git support for version control
  • Smart edit prediction with the Zeta model
  • Remote development capabilities
  • Multibuffer editing and interactive programming
  • Multi-language support via Tree-sitter and LSP
  • Vim-friendly modal editing
  • Extensible ecosystem with hundreds of extensions

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Summary

Zed transforms the coding experience by merging speed, collaboration, and intelligent features into an innovative editor built for modern developers. Its design and robust functionality empower teams to work efficiently while pushing the bounds of what's possible in code development.

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Adrian
Mar 9, 2025Updated1 min read
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