Claude Code: Now in Beta in Zed (zed.dev)

Article summary

Zed has released a beta version of its Claude Code integration, allowing developers to run Claude Code as a first-class citizen in Zed's high-performance editor. The integration is built using the Agent Client Protocol (ACP), an open standard that lets any agent connect to Zed and other editors. This integration provides features such as real-time editing, syntax highlighting, and language server support. The ACP adapter for Claude Code is open-sourced under the Apache license.

Main themes

• Zed Editor
• Claude Code Integration
• Agent Client Protocol
• AI in Development
• Editor Performance
• VC Funding and Monetization

What commenters say

• The inclusion of AI features in Zed is a deal breaker for some users due to ethical concerns.
• The ability to disable AI features is seen as a reasonable compromise by some users, while others argue it does not address the underlying issue.
• Some users believe that VC funding and the pursuit of profit will ultimately lead to the degradation of the product and the exploitation of users.
• Others argue that the open-source nature of Zed provides some protection against monetization and ensures the long-term viability of the product.
• There is a debate about the impact of AI features on the quality and focus of the editor, with some arguing it detracts from core experiences and others seeing it as a valuable addition.
• The performance of Zed's UI is a point of contention, with some users experiencing lag and others finding it to be fast and smooth.