Zed: A Refreshing Take on Code Editing (and Why You Might Want To Ditch VS Code)

Zed Code Editor with a Django Project

Zed was born out of a desire for speed and simplicity. Built in Rust, it’s incredibly responsive, making VS Code feel sluggish in comparison. It’s also got a clean, minimalist aesthetic that’s easy on the eyes. But Zed’s not just about looks — it’s packing some serious features that make it a compelling alternative to VS Code. And ‘Yes’ it is OSS ;), denoting itself as […]

a high-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter.

Installing Zed on macOS

If you’re ready to give Zed a try, here’s how to get it set up on your Mac:

1. Download: Head over to the Zed website (https://zed.dev/) and download the latest macOS version.
2. Install: Open the downloaded DMG file and drag the Zed app into your Applications folder.
3. Launch: Double-click Zed to launch it. You’ll be greeted by a minimalist interface and a welcome guide to get you started.

If you have Homebrew installed, give install the zed Cask:

brew install --cask zed

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