Introduction to Zed
Welcome to Zed, a high-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter.What is Zed?
Zed is an open-source code editor built with Rust that prioritizes performance, collaboration, and AI-powered development. Whether you’re working solo or with a team, Zed provides the speed and features you need to be productive.Zed uses GPU acceleration via Metal (macOS), Vulkan (Linux), or DirectX 11 (Windows) for lightning-fast rendering and smooth editing even in large files.
Key Features
High Performance
Zed is built in Rust and leverages your GPU for rendering, making it one of the fastest code editors available. Open large files, navigate complex codebases, and edit without lag.Built-in AI Assistance
Zed includes integrated AI features to accelerate your development:- Agent Panel: Chat with AI to generate code, debug issues, and explore your codebase
- Inline Assistant: Get AI suggestions directly in your editor
- Edit Prediction: AI learns your patterns and suggests edits as you type
- Multiple Providers: Use Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, or other LLM providers
Real-time Collaboration
Collaborate with your team in real-time:- Share your project with teammates
- See cursors and edits as they happen
- Built-in voice chat and screen sharing
- Follow mode to watch someone code
Language Support
Zed supports dozens of programming languages out of the box, with syntax highlighting powered by Tree-sitter. Additional languages can be added through extensions.Modern Editor Features
- Multi-cursor editing: Edit multiple locations simultaneously
- Code navigation: Go to definition, find references, symbol search
- Integrated terminal: Run commands without leaving the editor
- Git integration: Stage changes, view diffs, and manage branches
- Vim mode: Full Vim emulation for modal editing
- Extensions: Expand functionality with community extensions
Why Zed?
Speed
Rust and GPU acceleration deliver unmatched performance
Collaboration
Real-time multiplayer editing with voice and screen sharing
AI-Powered
Built-in AI assistance to boost productivity
Open Source
Free, open-source, and community-driven
Platform Support
Zed is available on:- macOS: 10.15.7 (Catalina) or later (Intel and Apple Silicon)
- Linux: x86_64 and aarch64 with Vulkan 1.3 support
- Windows: Windows 10 (1903+) and Windows 11 with DirectX 11
Getting Started
Ready to try Zed? Head to the Installation guide to download and set up Zed for your platform, then follow the Quick Start to learn the essentials.Install Zed
Download and install Zed on macOS, Linux, or Windows
Open Source
Zed is developed by Zed Industries, Inc. and released as open-source software. Contribute on GitHub, join discussions, or report issues:What’s Next?
Installation
Install Zed on your system
Quick Start
Learn the essential commands and workflow