Zed 1.0 (zed.dev)

Article summary

Zed, a code editor, has reached version 1.0, marking a significant milestone in its development. The editor was built from scratch using a new approach, organizing the application around feeding data to shaders running on the GPU. This allows for better performance and collaboration features, including AI-native editing and support for multiple languages and ecosystems. Zed is available for Mac, Windows, and Linux.

Main themes

• Code Editor Development
• Performance Optimization
• AI Integration
• Collaboration Features
• User Interface Design

What commenters say

• The integration of Claude Code and Codex in Zed works well, but lacks some features compared to using them in the terminal.
• Some users find the search UI in Zed to be subpar, with issues such as opening a new tab for search results and lacking a telescope-style search.
• The decision to introduce an 'agent first' layout in Zed has been met with criticism from some users who prefer the traditional layout.
• Despite some drawbacks, many users appreciate Zed's performance and are waiting for the implementation of features such as python notebook support and better plugin integration.
• The issue of open issues and bugs in Zed's GitHub repository is a concern for some users, who feel that the project should have addressed these before declaring version 1.0.
• Some users prefer Zed's search UI and find it to be a good implementation, while others miss the traditional behavior of other editors.
• The use of AI agents in Zed is seen as a major advantage by some users, who appreciate the ability to work with agents in the same space as human collaborators.
• The lack of certain features, such as bitmap font support and correct color rendering in Wayland, is a drawback for some users.