zed: A High-Performance Multiplayer Code Editor
Summary
Zed is a Rust-based code editor designed for fast, responsive editing and multiplayer collaboration. It suits developers who want a desktop editor for individual work or shared coding sessions across macOS, Linux, and Windows.
At a glance
- Language
- Rust
- License
- NOASSERTION
- Stars
- 91.2k
- Forks
- 10.9k
- Added to OSRepos
- January 22, 2026
- Last analyzed
- October 3, 2026
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Overview
Zed is a high-performance code editor built by the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter. It aims to make everyday code editing feel responsive while bringing multiplayer collaboration into the editor, so developers can work alone or coordinate in shared coding sessions.
It is a fit for developers looking for a desktop editor on macOS, Linux, or Windows, particularly when speed and collaboration matter. The repository also provides platform-specific development guides for people who want to build Zed themselves.
Key Features
- Code editing in a high-performance desktop application.
- Multiplayer collaboration for working with others in the editor.
- Downloads and package-manager installation options for macOS, Linux, and Windows.
- Platform-specific guides for building from source on macOS, Linux, and Windows.
- Rust implementation, with source code licensed primarily under GPL-3.0-or-later and Apache-2.0 components where marked.
Use Cases
- Developers who want a responsive editor for day-to-day coding on a supported desktop platform.
- Teammates who want to collaborate on code within the editor rather than work entirely in separate local sessions.
- Developers moving from another editor who want to evaluate a high-performance alternative with multiplayer capabilities.
- Rust contributors interested in exploring or building the editor from source using the project’s platform-specific development guides.
Project Facts
- Language: Rust
- License: NOASSERTION
- Stars: 91.2k
- Forks: 10.9k
- Topics: gpui, rust-lang, text-editor, zed
- Archived: No
Getting Started
Download Zed for macOS, Linux, or Windows from zed.dev/download, or use a package manager listed in the installation documentation. For build instructions, see the repository README.
Alternatives
- micro: micro is a lightweight terminal-based editor, while Zed is a desktop editor with built-in multiplayer collaboration.
Considerations
- The README lists macOS, Linux, and Windows as available platforms. Web support is not yet available.
- Building from source requires following the guide for the target operating system; the README links to separate development guides.
- The repository metadata reports the license as NOASSERTION. The README describes the source as primarily GPL-3.0-or-later, with Apache-2.0 components where marked, so check applicable license details before redistribution or adoption.
Source repository
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