Zed

A code editor written in Rust with multiplayer collaboration and built-in AI features like edit predictions and agent chat.

Works with AI agents:llms.txt
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Where it fits

How Zed itself is built

16 tools, from its own code, website and Product Hunt page.

Who uses it

31 makers' products, each linked to the source that shows it.

The maker says so 31How evidence is collected →
giselleGiselle is an open-source tool for building and running AI workflows in a visual node ed…

“Giselle is built with the help of many coding agents. Reviewing, refining, and extending what those agents generate—and collaborating with them to shape something that didn’t exist before—requires an editor that is truly fast. Without Zed’s speed and responsiveness, Giselle’s release would have taken much longer. We’re very grateful for it.”

AI Coding AssistantsMaker says so · source ↗
Product HuntCommunity platform where makers launch new products for the day and gather upvotes, comm…

“I use zed for Ruby and Typescript programming in a large monorepo. Ruby has no sane LSP regardless of your editor, and Typescript works well in zed. for personal projects (python / haskell / gleam / etc) I still use spacemacs.”

AI Coding AssistantsMaker says so · source ↗
Pluto DoorSecure MacOS SSH with AI editor, file browser, drag-drop

“Fast. That's it. After years of VS Code feeling heavier with every update, Zed was a breath of fresh air. It launches instantly, never lags on large files, and the native performance is noticeable — especially when jumping between multiple project files while building Pluto Door. Built in Rust too, which felt fitting since Pluto Door's backend is Rust. Minimal, distraction-free, and gets out of the way so you can actually code. No extension bloat, no Electron overhead. Just a fast editor that respects your machine.”

AI Coding AssistantsMaker says so · source ↗
kukuObsidian — but a lot has changed

“Shoutout to Zed for proving that developer tools can feel native, fast, and deeply crafted without losing their hacker soul. Kuku is a very different product, but Zed’s taste for performance, focus, and beautiful systems-level software has been a huge inspiration for how we think about building an AI-native workspace.”

AI Coding AssistantsMaker says so · source ↗
ArisoUnlock your superteam

“Fast performance, the best git worktree support out of all IDEs, auto resolve merge conflicts.”

AI Coding AssistantsMaker says so · source ↗
DockFixCustomize your macOS dock like never before

“Zed is fast, efficient, modern, and sleek. I love using Zed for developing many of my applications, regardless of the language, as it is so fast and clean, and its intelligent autocomplete feels superb. It's definitely one of the better editors out there. The only thing keeping me from using this as my only code editor is the powerful features of JetBrains editors.”

AI Coding AssistantsMaker says so · source ↗
Almeta MLPredict customer behavior with ML, save on ads

“It took some time to switch to Zed from VSCode, but now there's no going back.”

AI Coding AssistantsMaker says so · source ↗
WP BonesAllows for WordPress plugins with Laravel-like features

“I stumbled upon this Editor by chance, and I must say, it's a hidden gem. Not only is it lightweight, but it excels in both PHP and JavaScript development. Despite being a relatively new product, it receives frequent updates, with new features and improvements introduced daily. The Editor's commitment to staying current and continuously enhancing the user experience sets it apart in the competitive landscape of development tools. If you're seeking a versatile and dynamic solution for your PHP and JavaScript projects, I highly recommend giving this Editor a try. You'll be pleasantly surprised by its capabilities and the seamless development experience it offers.”

AI Coding AssistantsMaker says so · source ↗
Zyng AiMake amazing Instagram and social media posters in seconds

“Introduced through a professional, enabled in speed and control.”

AI Coding AssistantsMaker says so · source ↗
Knowns CLIAI-first CLI for task management and documentation.

“Lightning fast, minimal, and stays out of my way. Zed's speed and native performance let me focus on building Knowns CLI without waiting for my editor to catch up.”

AI Coding AssistantsMaker says so · source ↗
Pill MomShe's got the pills, You got the life

“Built Pill Mom using Zed and it's been a game changer - the speed and AI features made development so much smoother. If you're a developer looking for a fast, modern editor, definitely check them out.”

AI Coding AssistantsMaker says so · source ↗
ReviuThe review app for code your agent writes

“Zed's Rust-based GPUI framework inspired Reviu's native desktop experience and the level of speed and polish we aim for.”

AI Coding AssistantsMaker says so · source ↗
WuThe fast, native code editor in Rust

“Thank you to the Zed team for building one of the best open-source editors out there as well as the GUI framework that powers it: GPUI.”

AI Coding AssistantsMaker says so · source ↗
CosmilA beautiful, multi-pane Finder replacement for macOS

“After using CLion for a large portion of Cosmil's development process I tried out Zed, and I have to say I was very pleased. It has some rough edges but it definitely helped me get Cosmil to release”

AI Coding AssistantsMaker says so · source ↗

What makers say

23 makers on why they use Zed, in their own words on Product Hunt.

I stumbled upon this Editor by chance, and I must say, it's a hidden gem. Not only is it lightweight, but it excels in both PHP and JavaScript development. Despite being a relatively new product, it receives frequent updates, with new features and improvements introduced daily. The Editor's commitment to staying current and continuously enhancing the user experience sets it apart in the competitive landscape of development tools. If you're seeking a versatile and dynamic solution for your PHP and JavaScript projects, I highly recommend giving this Editor a try. You'll be pleasantly surprised by its capabilities and the seamless development experience it offers.
WP BonesSep 2026 ↗
I stumbled upon this Editor by chance, and I must say, it's a hidden gem. Not only is it lightweight, but it excels in both PHP and JavaScript development. Despite being a relatively new product, it receives frequent updates, with new features and improvements introduced daily. The Editor's commitment to staying current and continuously enhancing the user experience sets it apart in the competitive landscape of development tools. If you're seeking a versatile and dynamic solution for your PHP and JavaScript projects, I highly recommend giving this Editor a try. You'll be pleasantly surprised by its capabilities and the seamless development experience it offers.
WP BonesAug 2024 ↗
Fast. That's it. After years of VS Code feeling heavier with every update, Zed was a breath of fresh air. It launches instantly, never lags on large files, and the native performance is noticeable — especially when jumping between multiple project files while building Pluto Door. Built in Rust too, which felt fitting since Pluto Door's backend is Rust. Minimal, distraction-free, and gets out of the way so you can actually code. No extension bloat, no Electron overhead. Just a fast editor that respects your machine.
Pluto DoorSep 2026 ↗
Zed is fast, efficient, modern, and sleek. I love using Zed for developing many of my applications, regardless of the language, as it is so fast and clean, and its intelligent autocomplete feels superb. It's definitely one of the better editors out there. The only thing keeping me from using this as my only code editor is the powerful features of JetBrains editors.
DockFixSep 2026 ↗
Giselle is built with the help of many coding agents. Reviewing, refining, and extending what those agents generate—and collaborating with them to shape something that didn’t exist before—requires an editor that is truly fast. Without Zed’s speed and responsiveness, Giselle’s release would have taken much longer. We’re very grateful for it.
giselleSep 2026 ↗

Loved and watch-outs

Themes that recur in makers' words and Hacker News comments, each linked to what it summarises, with how Product Hunt tags its reviews.

On Product Hunt 4.9★ · 49 reviews
fast performance 19collaboration features 5clean interface 4lightweight 3minimal design 3not bloated 3open source 2limited extensions 2
Read the reviews on Product Hunt ↗

Reliability and open issues

Most wanted on GitHubOpen on 2026-10-04 in zed-industries/zed, with activity in the last year — issues and feature requests by 👍.

On Product Hunt, people weigh it against: Cursor, Devin Desktop (formerly Windsurf), Claude Code.

Questions makers ask about Zed

Is Zed free?

Yes — there is a free tier a small product can run on; paid use starts at $10/mo. source ↗

Is Zed open source or self-hostable?

Open source. source ↗

Can AI coding agents work with Zed?

It serves an llms.txt docs index.

Who uses Zed?

31 makers' products we track, each with a source. source ↗