Zed
High-performance, multiplayer code editor built in Rust with built-in AI assistance, GPU-accelerated rendering, and real-time collaboration.
Overview
Zed is a high-performance, multiplayer code editor built from scratch in Rust. Created by the team behind Atom and Tree-sitter, Zed delivers lightning-fast editing with GPU-accelerated rendering, native AI integration, and real-time collaboration features. It's designed for developers who want speed without sacrificing features.
Key Features
- GPU-Accelerated UI — Custom renderer for smooth scrolling, cursor rendering, and syntax highlighting
- Built-in AI — Native integration with Claude, GPT-4, and other LLMs for inline assistance
- Real-time Collaboration — Multiplayer editing with shared cursors, channels, and threading
- Terminal Integration — Embedded terminal with full shell support
- Tree-sitter Parsing — Deep syntax understanding for accurate code intelligence
- Vim/Emacs Modes — First-class support for Vim and Emacs keybindings
- Context Panels — Collaborative threads, diagnostics, and project-wide search
Who It's For
Developers who prioritize performance and want a modern, Rust-powered editor with built-in collaboration. Particularly appealing to those who work on large codebases and need instant response times.
Pricing
Free and open source. Zed Industries offers paid plans for teams and enterprises with additional collaboration features.
Links
- Website: zed.dev
- GitHub: github.com/zed-industries/zed
- Docs: zed.dev/docs