Ultra‑native Windows editor with WSL, extensions, and AI
Next-gen code editor built for speed & modern workflows. Now on Windows with WSL support, DirectX 11, extensions, AI features. Designed for teams. Built in the open. Free download—try it now.
highlight snappy performance, polished autocomplete, and a smooth switch from VS Code, though some still lean on JetBrains for advanced features. Users applaud real‑time collaboration and solid AI integrations, noting it’s lightweight yet capable. Common trade‑offs: a smaller extension ecosystem and occasional rough edges, but momentum and frequent updates inspire confidence.
lightweight (2)clean interface (4)cross-language support (2)
nice defaults with minimal customization required, at least for typescript. the taste in design is simple and functional.
doesn't feel like bloated software. reasonable git client.
What needs improvement
I stopped using it for python projects as the LSP / linters just seemed dog slow. maybe it was a skill issue, but the whole value prop for me is that it will "just work", so needing to try to troubleshoot was undesirable.
I would consider the vim bindings in zed to be decent, but not fully comprehensive. again maybe a skill issue, but i couldn't figure out how to get `K` to map to `10k` only in visual and normal mode.
Zed makes coding fun again! It's hard to go back to other IDEs and Electron-based editors after using Zed, because you start noticing how slow they are and how much time is spent processing your input and redrawing the UI. As a bonus, it's the only editor that I can be productive with on my 10 year old Macbook.
It also has one of the best in class Github Copilot and OpenAI API integration implementations which easily competes with one of VSCode.
Also having collaboration and collective development as a first class feature is nice.
What's great
fast performance (15)lightweight (2)collaboration features (4)OpenAI API integration (1)GitHub Copilot integration (1)
Zed is a blazing-fast, minimalist editor that’s perfect for quick edits, with real-time multiplayer built in if you ever need it. It’s available on macOS and Linux (Windows “coming soon”). The trade-off is a lighter plugin ecosystem than full IDEs, so for heavier workflows I still reach for VS Code/JetBrains. Net: great speed and focus for quick changes; keep a heavier tool for deep refactors.
What's great
fast performance (15)collaboration features (4)minimal design (2)
Raycast
Zed has officially landed on Windows. Grab the stable build and give it a try.
Download: https://zed.dev/download
Full post: https://zed.dev/blog/zed-for-windows-is-here
What’s in the Windows build:
Native rendering: DirectX 11 + DirectWrite for crisp text and smooth frames.
WSL & SSH Remoting: Open folders from WSL (File → Open Remote → Add WSL Distro), or connect to Linux boxes over SSH.
Full extensions parity: Zed extensions work on Windows; no special steps, no caveats.
Use it, and tell them what to improve
The team is especially looking for feedback on WSL workflows, IME and keyboard layouts, multi-monitor setups, and 120–144 Hz displays.
All of Zed’s AI features, including edit predictions and ACP-powered agents, are fully supported on Windows, and in combination with WSL/SSH remoting. Leverage Claude Code directly in Zed through ACP, trial Zed Pro for free for 14 days, or bring your own keys.
My Financé
I'm a paying zed user, it's pretty great. pretty tasteful design, performant, "just works".
Don't know anything about windows though, wouldn't touch that with a 200 foot pole :)
Sellkit
Nice! Does it support remote collaboration out of the box?