Zed

Description

Zed is a high-performance, GPU-accelerated code editor built from scratch in Rust by the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter. It combines near-instant startup and keystroke latency with built-in multiplayer collaboration and AI coding assistance, offering a fast, open-source alternative to VS Code.

Features

• GPU-Accelerated Rendering: Renders the UI directly on the GPU for buttery-smooth scrolling and typing.
• Built-In AI Assistant: Integrates inline AI completions and chat with multiple model providers.
• Real-Time Collaboration: Lets multiple developers co-edit and navigate the same project live.
• Native LSP & Tree-sitter: Ships fast, accurate syntax highlighting and language server support.
• Remote Development: Edits code on a remote server with local-feeling responsiveness.
• Extension System: Supports community extensions written in WebAssembly.

Technology Stack

Written entirely in Rust with a custom GPU-accelerated UI framework (GPUI). Uses Tree-sitter for parsing and the Language Server Protocol for language intelligence.

Requirements

macOS or Linux (Windows in development); a GPU supporting Metal (macOS) or Vulkan (Linux); at least 4 GB RAM; internet connection required for AI features and collaboration.