Zed

Zed

Zed is a next-generation code editor written from scratch in Rust, leveraging GPU acceleration to deliver unprecedented performance. It combines a lightning-fast editing experience with native AI capabilities, including agentic editing, inline assistants, and edit prediction powered by the open-weight Zeta2 model. Designed for modern development workflows, Zed offers real-time multiplayer collaboration, first-class Git integration, a built-in debugger, and full LSP support for virtually every language. Its open-source MIT license and extensible plugin ecosystem make it a transparent, customizable choice for developers who demand speed and intelligent tooling without compromise.

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Jul 9, 2026
Monthly Visits
1.5M
Rust-builtGPU-acceleratedAI agentMultiplayerOpen sourceEdit predictionRemote development
Product information

Everything worth knowing about Zed

The complete picture — from everyday features to the technical detail builders and IT folks dig for.

Core features

What it actually does

Parallel Agents
Run multiple threads of your favorite agents across several projects so you never leave your flow.
Agentic Editing
Delegate work to the agent, follow their progress live and review changes with ease.
Native Git Support
First-class support for staging, committing, pulling, pushing, viewing diffs, and many more Git operations.
Edit Prediction
An open-source, open-data language model that predicts what you'll type next.
Remote Development
Your machine only runs the Zed UI, while the actual codebase runs on a remote server.
Technical capabilities
Rust-Powered Performance
Written from scratch in Rust to efficiently leverage multiple CPU cores and your GPU.
GPU-Accelerated Rendering
Renders at 120fps with GPU-accelerated rendering engine for smooth editing experience.
Must watch videos
Terminal Threads in Zed
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Terminal Threads in Zed
Get started with Zed today: https://zed.dev/download Zed's Agent Panel can now host terminals as threads. Start claude, amp, codex, or any other terminal-based workflow, and it becomes a managed thread in your sidebar alongside the rest of your work. https://zed.dev/blog/terminal-threads
Zed is 1.0
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Zed is 1.0
We've shipped more than a thousand versions of Zed, but all of them began with zero. Today, that changes. Zed 1.0 is a complete code editor built from scratch in Rust, running on Mac, Windows, and Linux. Five years of work by our team and community, exceeding a million lines of code. More capable than it's ever been, and still more performant. 1.0 doesn't mean done, and it doesn't mean perfect. It means most developers can quickly feel at home in Zed. If you tried it a while back and bounced because something was missing, this is our invitation to try again. We'll keep shipping every week, the way we always have. Get started with Zed today: https://zed.dev/download
Introducing Parallel Agents in Zed
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Introducing Parallel Agents in Zed
Zed now supports running multiple agents in parallel across all of your projects. A new Threads Sidebar lets you run as many agent threads as you want across repos, all in one window. Here’s what you get with Parallel Agents in Zed: - *Mix and match agents.* Run Zed's built-in agent in one thread, Claude Agent in another, and Codex in a third. - *Worktree isolation, when you want it.* Share your working copy for lightweight tasks and isolate heavier ones. - *Work across projects.* A single agent thread can read and write across your repos. - *A fast editor underneath.* Several agents working in parallel, with no slowdown. Jump in, follow along and review their work alongside them. Get started with Zed today: https://zed.dev/download

Who uses it

Real use cases, no hype
Fast Code Editing
Edit code in massive files without lag using GPU-accelerated rendering.
AI-Powered Development
Use inline assistants and edit prediction to speed up coding tasks.
Real-Time Collaboration
Code together with teammates using built-in multi-user editing and voice chat.
Remote Development
Run UI locally while code and tools operate on a remote server.
Git Integration
Stage, commit, push, and view diffs without leaving the editor.
Debugging
Set breakpoints and step through code using DAP protocol.
Extensible Ecosystem
Add language support and themes via WASM extensions.
What's great
  • Fastest code editor with GPU acceleration
  • Real-time collaboration built in
  • Open source with MIT license
  • Built-in AI panel with Claude integration
  • Excellent Vim mode
  • Free tier includes AI features
Technical strengths
  • Custom Zeta2 model for edit prediction
Where it falls short
  • AI agentic capability weaker than Cursor/Claude
  • Smaller extension ecosystem than VS Code
  • macOS-first with immature Windows/Linux
  • No VS Code extension compatibility
  • AI panel less integrated with codebase
  • Smaller community with fewer resources
For technical folks

The deep-dive specs

Language
Rust
Rendering Engine
GPU-accelerated (GPUI)
Plugin System
WASM-based
Platforms
macOS, Linux, Windows
AI Models
Claude, GPT, open-source
Collaboration
Real-time CRDT

FAQ

Includes technical Q&A
Yes, you can disable all AI features and use Zed as a standard code editor.

Traffic Insights

Monthly Visits

1.5M

September 2026

Growth Rate

0%

vs last month

Dominance

0,55%

in Coding

Top Country

United States

14% of traffic

Top Countries Breakdown

United States
14%
Bangladesh
9%
Japan
8%
China
6%
Indonesia
6%

Growth Trend

Stable

Traffic has remained stable.

Honest pricing

No sneaky tiers, no “contact sales”

Here's who each plan is actually for — and where the hidden charges might hit.

Personal
Free

Individuals

  • 2000 accepted edit predictions
  • Unlimited use with your API keys or external agents
Pro
Most picked
$10/mo

Developers

  • Unlimited edit predictions
  • $5 of tokens included
  • Usage-based billing beyond $5
Business
$30/mo

Teams

  • Org-wide AI model policies
  • Data governance controls
  • Unified spend visibility
  • Unlimited edit predictions
  • Role-based access controls
Reviews

What the internet actually thinks

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Product Hunt
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