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Zed

Zed is an IDE (Native) in the 2026 agents.dancingteeth catalog. A fast Rust-native editor that can run AI agents in parallel without UI jank, with collaboration built in.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What is Zed?

Zed is an IDE (Native) covered in the agents.dancingteeth 2026 catalog. Rust-native GPU-accelerated editor; built-in collaboration; designed to run AI agents in parallel without UI degradation.

Who is Zed best for?

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

When should I skip Zed?

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

What are the main trade-offs of Zed?

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.

Does Zed support AGENTS.md, SKILL.md, or MCP?

This card lists AGENTS.md as Full Support, SKILL.md as Partial, and rules/memory as Basic project structural context.. Free options: Editor Free, BYOK for AI..

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