Zed
Verified working Sep 19, 2026
A fast desktop code editor built for teams and AI-assisted coding.
Zed is a cross-platform code editor focused on performance, real-time collaboration, and AI-assisted development. Built in Rust by people behind Atom and Tree-sitter, it combines a lightweight editing experience with shared projects, chat, screen sharing, extensions, and agent-based coding workflows.
Why it stands out
- Created by the team associated with Atom and Tree-sitter, giving it unusually deep editor and parsing pedigree.
- Designed around native-speed desktop editing rather than a browser-first coding workspace.
- Combines multiplayer coding features with AI agent workflows in the editor itself.
- Source code is available to clone, making it more inspectable than many proprietary AI editors.
Good to know
- Only desktop platforms are advertised; there is no mobile or browser-based editor shown.
- Some collaboration, account, business, or AI-related capabilities may depend on Zed’s cloud/pricing structure.
- Its positioning as a minimal editor may not suit users who want a full traditional IDE out of the box.
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Developers and engineering teams who want a fast local editor with built-in collaborative coding and AI agent support. Pair with teammates inside a shared project without switching to a separate meeting tool. Run AI coding agents while reviewing their file edits and tool output in context. Use a modern editor across macOS, Linux, and Windows with source code available to inspect or build.
Rust-based editor engine, GPU and multicore performance focus, AI agent workflows, team chat, shared projects, collaborative editing, screen sharing, extension support, documentation, and downloadable builds for macOS, Linux, and Windows.
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