# Zed

> A modern, high-performance code editor built with a focus on speed, collaboration, and native performance. Zed explores a new approach to editing by combining low-latency design with real-time features.

Canonical page: https://glasscat.org/shortlist/apps/zed
Content type: software profile
Creator: Zed Industries
Category: Development
Platforms: macOS, Windows
Pricing: freemium
Editorial grade: Outstanding (88/100)
Added: 2026-01-11T00:00:00.000Z

This is the agent-readable representation of the application profile on The Shortlist.

## Why Glasscat recommends it



Official website: https://zed.dev/

Shared context: [agent context](https://glasscat.org/agents/context.txt) · [component semantics](https://glasscat.org/agents/components.txt)