Overview
Zed — Best for speed-first developers who want AI without the slowdown.
Zed is a GPU-accelerated code editor built in Rust for maximum performance. It features native AI assistance with multiple model providers, real-time collaboration, and a minimal yet powerful interface.
GPU-accelerated editor built in Rust
Native AI with Claude, GPT-4, Gemini
Real-time collaborative editing
Inline AI edits and chat panel
Features & capabilities
Everything it does, in plain English.
FeatureGPU-accelerated editor built in RustIncluded
FeatureNative AI with Claude, GPT-4, GeminiIncluded
FeatureReal-time collaborative editingIncluded
FeatureInline AI edits and chat panelIncluded
FeatureTree-sitter syntax highlightingIncluded
FeatureIntegrated terminalIncluded
PlatformsmacOS · Linux (beta)
The honest take
Where it shines, where it stumbles.
✓ Pros
- ✓Fastest cold start and editing performance
- ✓Native AI without extension overhead
- ✓Open-source and actively developed
! Watch-outs
- !macOS only currently
- !Plugin ecosystem still maturing
Who it's for
Where Zed pays for itself fast.
— Use case
High-performance editing of large codebases
— Use case
Real-time pair programming
— Use case
AI-assisted refactoring in-editor
— Use case
Terminal and editor in one fast tool
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