Zed

by Zed Industries · Developer tools

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Fast, open-source code editor written in Rust with real-time collaboration.

Official download from zed.dev (opens in a new tab)

Opens zed.dev, Zed Industries's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Zed?

Zed is a GPU-accelerated editor focused on speed. It has built-in multiplayer editing, language-server support and optional AI assistance.

Key features

  • Very low input latency
  • Real-time collaborative editing
  • Language server support
  • Optional AI assistant

Best for

  • Developers who want a fast native editor
  • Pair programming
  • Rust, Go and TypeScript work

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install Zed

  1. 1Open the official Zed download page on zed.dev.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id ZedIndustries.Zed -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask zed

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub dev.zed.Zed

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Zed safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on zed.dev. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

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FAQ

Zed questions

Where can I download Zed safely?

Download Zed only from Zed Industries's official site at zed.dev. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Zed free?

Yes. Zed is open-source software and free to use.

Does Zed work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Zed is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check Zed Industries's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Zed from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id ZedIndustries.Zed -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask zed); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub dev.zed.Zed). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Zed?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full developer tools list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.