Zed

Zed is a high-performance code editor built in Rust by the creators of Atom. It focuses on speed and collaborative coding. Zed solves the problem of slow, resource-heavy editors that slow down developer workflows.

Features

• Multibuffer Editing: Lets developers pull excerpts from multiple files into one editable surface for faster cross-file changes.
• Built-in Collaboration: Supports real-time multiplayer editing with shared workspaces, similar to Google Docs but for code.
• AI Code Assistant: Integrates with GitHub Copilot and Anthropic Claude directly inside the editor for inline suggestions.
• LSP Support: Works with Language Server Protocol out of the box, enabling smart completions for Rust, Python, TypeScript, and more.
• GPU-Accelerated Rendering: Uses the GPU to render text, making scrolling and editing faster than CPU-based editors like VS Code.

Use Cases

• For Solo Developers: Fast local editing with AI assistance helps write and refactor code without leaving the editor.
• For Remote Teams: Real-time collaboration lets multiple engineers edit the same file live without external tools like Tuple.
• For Performance-Focused Engineers: Low memory usage and GPU rendering reduce lag on large codebases with thousands of files.
• For Open Source Contributors: Built-in Git context and multibuffer views make reviewing and editing pull request diffs more efficient.

Zed is a fast, modern code editor built for speed and team collaboration. It suits developers who want a lightweight alternative to VS Code with real-time multiplayer and AI features built in.