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Zed

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description Zed Overview

Zed is a relatively new code editor gaining traction with its focus on collaborative coding and performance. Built with Rust and TypeScript, it aims to provide a fast and responsive editing experience, particularly for large codebases. Its collaborative features, including live sharing and pair programming tools, are designed to enhance team productivity. While still in active development, Zed shows significant promise as a modern alternative to VS Code, especially for teams working on complex projects.

Its unique architecture and focus on developer workflow make it a noteworthy contender.

help Zed FAQ

Does Zed run on Windows, Linux, and macOS?

Yes, Zed now provides versions for macOS, Linux, and Windows. Older reviews may say it is Mac-only because the other platform releases arrived later.

Is Zed really written in Rust rather than Electron?

Zed is written from scratch in Rust and uses its GPU-accelerated GPUI framework. It is not a TypeScript-based Electron editor, although extensions and language tooling may involve other technologies.

Can two developers edit the same Zed project live?

Yes, multiplayer editing, project sharing, chat, and screen sharing are central Zed features. When signed out, the editor does not connect to Zed's collaboration service, which is relevant for teams with strict source-code policies.

Do I have to pay for Zed's AI tools?

The Personal editor plan is free and supports user-provided API keys or external agents such as Codex CLI. Zed Pro adds hosted AI allowances and unlimited edit predictions for a monthly fee, while ordinary editing and collaboration are not locked behind Pro.

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