# Zed

> Zed high-performance collaborative editor. Use for fast editing.

- Skill: `majiayu000/zed` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add majiayu000/zed`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/majiayu000/zed/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: majiayu000 (https://skillmd.com/u/majiayu000)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/majiayu000/zed

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# Zed

Zed is a high-performance editor from the creators of Atom. Built in Rust with a GPU-accelerated UI. 2025 brings **Zeta** (Open Model AI) and **ACP** (Agent Client Protocol).

## When to Use

- **Performance**: It is significantly faster than VS Code. Opens 5GB logs instantly.
- **Collaboration**: "Multiplayer" is built-in. Share a link, code together like Google Docs.
- **Rust/Web Dev**: First-class support for these languages.

## Core Concepts

### Channel

A persistent chat room + coding session. Teams hang out in a Channel.

### GPUI

Rendered on the GPU. 120fps typing experience.

### Assistant Panel

Built-in chat with context. Can use OpenAI, Anthropic, or Ollama (local models).

## Best Practices (2025)

**Do**:

- **Use Vim Mode**: Zed's Vim emulation is excellent and getting better.
- **Edit Remote**: Use `ssh` remote editing which is buttery smooth compared to VS Code.
- **Bind AI**: Map `Command-Enter` to send to assistant.

**Don't**:

- **Don't expect every Extension**: The extension ecosystem is growing but strictly smaller than VS Code's.

## References

- [Zed Documentation](https://zed.dev/docs)