Zed - High-Performance AI Editor
About Zed
The spiritual successor to Atom, built in Rust for extreme performance. Features built-in AI collaboration and supports multiple LLMs (Claude, OpenAI, etc.).
Key Capabilities
Built in Rust for speed
Multi-LLM support
Real-time collaboration
Minimalist design
GPU accelerated
Open source core
Standout Features
Rust Performance
Built for speed with GPU acceleration
Built-in Collab
Real-time multiplayer editing out of the box
BYO Model
Bring your own API key for any LLM
Perfect for
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