Remember when code editors were either fast OR feature-rich? Zed throws that compromise out the window. Built from scratch in Rust by the team behind Atom and Tree-sitter, it delivers native performance with features that would make VS Code jealous – including real-time multiplayer editing that actually works smoothly.
What sets Zed apart isn’t just speed (though it’s blazingly fast thanks to GPU acceleration via their custom GPUI framework). It’s the thoughtful architecture: Tree-sitter for syntax highlighting, collaborative editing without the lag, and a codebase designed for extensibility. The 75K+ stars aren’t just hype – developers are genuinely excited about an editor that doesn’t force them to choose between performance and functionality.
If you’ve been waiting for a modern editor that respects both your CPU and your workflow, this is worth the star. The team is actively hiring and shipping features, the cross-platform support is solid, and the open-source nature means you’re not locked into another corporate ecosystem. Plus, watching a Rust-based editor evolve in real-time is fascinating for any systems programmer.
⭐ Stars: 75696
💻 Language: Rust
🔗 Repository: zed-industries/zed