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Zed — AI Developer Tool

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What is Zed?

Zed is a high-performance code editor built in Rust designed for collaborative programming. It allows real-time coding with teammates, integrates AI for code generation and analysis, and offers language-aware features through LSP to help software developers and programming teams write better code faster. The editor combines speed with advanced capabilities like multibuffer editing, remote development, and native Git support.

What sets Zed apart?

Zed distinguishes itself with its streamlined approach to simultaneous editing, which enables multiple programmers to modify the same codebase without version conflicts. This architecture makes Zed particularly valuable for distributed teams who need shared context while working across different time zones or locations. Its flexible customization system adapts to various development workflows, from solo projects to large-scale team collaborations.

Zed Use Cases

  • Collaborative code editing
  • High performance development
  • AI assisted coding
  • Git source control

Who uses Zed?

Machine Learning Engineers Dev Ops Engineers Web Developers Software Architects Technical Leads Software Engineers Backend Software Engineers Frontend Software Engineers Fullstack Developers Software Developers

Features and Benefits

  • Feature icon High-Performance Editor
    Code with minimal latency in an editor built from scratch in Rust, leveraging multiple CPU cores and GPU acceleration for responsive typing and navigation.
  • Feature icon Real-Time Collaboration
    Work together with teammates through built-in chat, screen sharing, and simultaneous code editing without requiring additional tools.
  • Feature icon AI Coding Assistant
    Generate, transform, and analyze code using integrated LLM technology directly within the editor through both inline and panel interfaces.
  • Feature icon Native Git Integration
    Stage, commit, pull, push, and view diffs with first-class Git support built directly into the editor interface.
  • Feature icon Multibuffer Editing
    Edit excerpts from multiple files in a single unified surface, making cross-file changes and refactoring more efficient.
  • Feature icon Multi-Language Support
    Write code in various languages with Tree-sitter parsing, WebAssembly, and Language Server Protocol for intelligent code assistance.

Zed Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Circle checkmark icon Extremely fast performance and launch speed
  • Circle checkmark icon Clean modern interface with excellent design
  • Circle checkmark icon Strong built-in collaboration features
  • Circle checkmark icon Intelligent autocomplete works smoothly across languages
Cons
  • Cross icon Lacks some advanced IDE features compared to JetBrains
  • Cross icon Configuration can be complex for some users
  • Cross icon Limited plugin ecosystem compared to established editors
  • Cross icon Some language support still needs improvement

Pricing

Usage-Based Billing Price not available
  • Circle check icon Usage-based billing for high-volume users
  • Circle check icon Free tier available for most users
  • Circle check icon Charged only for tokens used beyond the free tier
  • Circle check icon Option to set a maximum monthly spend limit
  • Circle check icon Manage billing via account page
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