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Zed

Code editing gets frustrating when the tool feels heavier than the project; Zed is built to stay out of the way. It is especially good for keyboard-driven work, rapid navigation, and pairing with another developer.

Runs on Windows macOS Linux

Available on Web

Built for Startups Enterprise Remote Teams Developers

Overview

What is Zed?

What the speed changes

Written in Rust and rendered on the GPU, Zed launches quickly, scrolls cleanly and searches a repository with little delay. The interface is sparse, with a command palette and editable JSON settings. It feels like a focused editor rather than an IDE that exposes every control at once.

Three practical workflows

Daily coding: inspect Git changes, run project tasks and combine related files in a multibuffer.
Pairing: invite a teammate, follow their cursor and talk through built-in voice channels.
Agent work: give the assistant project context, review proposed edits and allow terminal actions.

What costs money

The open-source editor works without a subscription. Zed charges for expanded hosted collaboration and AI service through its Pro plan, while model consumption can add usage fees beyond included credit. Common language setups are solid; the smaller extension catalog becomes obvious with niche frameworks and specialized IDE tooling.

Capabilities

Key features

Use Vim Keybindings

Full modal editing with familiar motions, commands, and registers.

Remote SSH Projects

Open and edit code on remote machines over SSH.

Debug With DAP

Set breakpoints and inspect programs through Debug Adapter Protocol integrations.

Language Tooling

Get completion, diagnostics, formatting, and syntax support through language servers.

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