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A high-performance, multiplayer code editor written in Rust, from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter.

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What is it?

Zed is a code editor built for speed, written in Rust. It is developed by Zed Industries, the team behind Atom and Tree-sitter, and is available for macOS, Linux, and Windows. The project also ships its own UI framework, GPUI, which is listed among its topics.

The editor's headline feature is multiplayer editing, which lets multiple developers work in the same codebase together. Zed installs through macOS and Linux package managers or direct download, and a web version is not yet available.

The source is licensed primarily under GPL-3.0-or-later, with Apache-2.0 components where marked. Zed Industries is a for-profit company, and sponsorships through GitHub Sponsors go toward general company revenue without perks attached.

Key features

  • 01Multiplayer collaborative editing in the same codebase
  • 02Built in Rust for high performance
  • 03Available on macOS, Linux, and Windows
  • 04Built on the custom GPUI UI framework

Use cases

  • Pair programming with teammates in a shared codebase
  • Working in a fast, native code editor on desktop
  • Contributing to or studying a large Rust desktop application

Quick start

  1. 1

    Download Zed directly from the download page

  2. 2

    Or install Zed via your local package manager (see the macOS, Linux, or Windows docs)

  3. 3

    Build Zed from source by following the platform guide for macOS, Linux, or Windows

Things to know

  • Web version is not yet available; only desktop platforms are supported.
  • Source code is GPL-3.0-or-later with some Apache-2.0 components, which is copyleft.
  • Zed Industries is a for-profit company, and sponsorships give no perks.

Topics

#text-editor#rust#collaboration#code-editor#gpui#desktop-app#rust-lang#zed

FAQ

What is zed?
A high-performance, multiplayer code editor written in Rust, from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter. Zed is a code editor built for speed, written in Rust. It is developed by Zed Industries, the team behind Atom and Tree-sitter, and is available for macOS, Linux, and Windows. The project also ships its own UI framework, GPUI, which is listed among its topics.
Is zed free to use? What license does it have?
zed is open source under the Other license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is zed still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to zed was on Oct 22, 2026.
What can I use zed for?
Pair programming with teammates in a shared codebase Working in a fast, native code editor on desktop Contributing to or studying a large Rust desktop application
How do I install zed?
Download Zed directly from the download page Or install Zed via your local package manager (see the macOS, Linux, or Windows docs) Build Zed from source by following the platform guide for macOS, Linux, or Windows
Where can I get zed?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/zed-industries/zed

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