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AI-first code editor with fast autocomplete and agents that edit across your codebase.
Zed
High-performance, open-source code editor with built-in AI agents and collaboration.
What is Zed?
Zed is a fast, open-source code editor from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter, written in Rust for low latency even on large projects. AI is built in: you can chat with models about your code, get edit predictions as you type and run agents that make changes across files, using Zed's hosted models or your own API keys and local models. It also supports external agents and real-time multiplayer collaboration with teammates. The editor itself is free forever, with an optional paid Pro plan for hosted AI usage. It appeals to developers who want speed and control without a heavyweight IDE.
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