Coding agent · IDE (Native)

Zed

Quick answer: A fast Rust-native editor that can run AI agents in parallel without UI jank, with collaboration built in.

Best for

A fast Rust-native editor that can run AI agents in parallel without UI jank, with collaboration built in.

Skip if

You depend on a huge VS Code extension ecosystem or want the most agent features out of the box.

Who it fits

  • A fast Rust-native editor that can run AI agents in parallel without UI jank, with collaboration built in.
  • People who prefer a dedicated desktop coding surface

Pros

Rust-native GPU-accelerated editor; built-in collaboration; designed to run AI agents in parallel without UI degradation.

Cons

Smaller plugin ecosystem than established VS Code forks.

Facts

Locality:
Local-first
Surfaces:
Desktop
Maturity:
General availability
BYOK:
Bring your own API key

Agent standards & memory

AGENTS.md: Full SupportSKILL.md: PartialRules / memory: Basic project structural context.Editor Free, BYOK for AI.

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