Zed

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A CLOSER LOOK

What is Zed?

Zed is a native code editor that combines language intelligence with collaborative editing. It includes language server integration, shared editing, and integrated terminal. It is aimed at developers pairing on code in a responsive native editor.

Language server integration

Shared editing

Integrated terminal

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Developers pairing on code in a responsive native editor

Before you choose

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The application is distributed under AGPL-3.0-or-later and Apache-2.0 and GPL-3.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Hosted AI services have separate account and payment terms.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Brings language server integration and shared editing into the same workflow.

Open your repository, connect its language server, then use a shared editing session when another developer needs to follow the same change.

What to keep in mind

Hosted AI services have separate account and payment terms.

Extension availability differs from older editor ecosystems.

How to use it well

Zed fits developers pairing on code in a responsive native editor. Open your repository, connect its language server, then use a shared editing session when another developer needs to follow the same change.

Hosted AI services have separate account and payment terms. Extension availability differs from older editor ecosystems. Keep working files under version control so subsequent changes can be reviewed and reversed.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Zed free?

The application is distributed under AGPL-3.0-or-later and Apache-2.0 and GPL-3.0-or-later. The listed desktop or mobile software can be used on an ongoing basis without a software subscription. Hosted AI services have separate account and payment terms.

Can I use Zed for language server integration?

Yes. Zed includes language server integration. Open your repository, connect its language server, then use a shared editing session when another developer needs to follow the same change.

Does the open source editor include hosted AI usage?

Hosted AI services have separate account and payment terms.

Where can I check the latest prices?

Use the provider link on this page. Billing period, location, team size, promotions, taxes, and optional extras may affect the amount you pay.

How should I compare this tool with alternatives?

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