Zed ​

Zed is a code editor written from scratch in Rust by the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter. The result is near-instant startup, GPU-accelerated rendering at 120fps, and the smoothest editing experience available. AI is deeply integrated: MCP context servers provide external data, Zeta is Zed's own open-source completion model, and ACP (Agent Client Protocol) enables cross-editor agent interoperability.

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Zed
Zed Industries · zed.dev
TRANSPORT
Streamable HTTP ✓
PLATFORM
macOS · Linux · Windows
MCP VIA
MCP Context Servers + ACP

Performance-First Editor with AI Agent Integration ​

Zed's architecture is a complete departure from Electron-based editors. Everything — rendering, text buffers, syntax parsing, LSP communication — runs in native Rust code on the GPU. The result is an editor that handles massive files and complex projects without the lag that plagues VS Code forks.

The AI agent runs parallel subagents that work on separate tasks simultaneously. While one subagent writes tests, another refactors the implementation. MCP context servers feed both with external data.

Zeta is Zed's open-source completion model, trained specifically for code understanding. It runs alongside any cloud model (Claude, GPT, Gemini) or local model (Ollama, LM Studio).

Multiplayer editing lets team members collaborate in real time — pair programming with shared cursor, voice chat, and shared AI agent context.

Features:

  • Rust-native — near-instant startup, GPU-accelerated rendering
  • MCP context servers — external tools and knowledge bases in AI context
  • ACP — Agent Client Protocol for cross-editor agent interoperability
  • Parallel subagents — multiple agents working simultaneously
  • Zeta — open-source completion model by Zed
  • Multi-model — Claude, GPT, Gemini, Ollama, LM Studio
  • Multiplayer — real-time collaborative editing with voice
  • Git AI — merge conflict resolution and branch diff context
  • Privacy — opt-in data sharing, zero retention with BYOK

Configuration ​

1. Create a Token ​

In Vinkius Cloud, go to your server → Connection Tokens → Create. Copy the URL.

2. Add to settings.toml ​

In Zed → Settings → add MCP context server:

toml
[context_servers.vinkius]
url = "https://edge.vinkius.com/{TOKEN}/mcp"

3. AI Agent Access ​

The AI agent auto-invokes MCP tools when relevant to your workflow.

FAQ ​

Why is Zed faster than VS Code? Zed is written in Rust with GPU-accelerated rendering. No Electron, no JavaScript overhead. Everything runs natively.

What is ACP? Agent Client Protocol — a standard for agent interoperability across editors. Agents built for one editor can work in others.

Can I use Zed for multiplayer coding? Yes. Real-time collaborative editing with shared cursors, voice chat, and shared agent context.

Is Zed free? Open-source under GPL 3.0. Free with hosted Zeta model.