Zed.dev — Primary IDE 🧑‍💻

Why Zed?

AI‑native IDE—built from the ground up for AI work, not retrofitted with AI capabilities
Built‑in AI agent handles all vibecoding workflows seamlessly from scratch after a plain install
Hassle‑free agent configuration—no complex setup required, works right out of the box
Native support for any AI agent with zero configuration headaches
Context-aware intelligence that understands your coding patterns and workflow needs

Most performant IDE on the market with unmatched speed when working with AI agents
Lightweight architecture—uses only 20% of VS Code's resources for similar tasks
Seamless development experience with instant responses and zero lag during AI-assisted coding
Optimized for AI workflows—every interaction with AI agents feels instantaneous
Real-time collaboration between human and AI without performance bottlenecks

Zero friction setup—install and start vibecoding immediately
Super frequent updates of the IDE itself, with major updates also improving the IDE significantly
Excellent context management—built‑in AI agent keeps context clean and relevant
Easy integration—connect to any LLM via API without complex configuration
Advanced agent features—great for longer tasks with automatic tracking and context preservation

Completely free to use with no premium tiers or feature restrictions
Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) model—use your preferred AI service without vendor lock-in
Perfect partnership with GLM Coding Plan for budget‑conscious developers
Cost‑effective combo—Zed + GLM provides enterprise‑level AI coding at minimal cost
No subscription fees—pay only for the AI services you choose to use

Efficient token utilization—leverage up to 85% of the LLM's token capacity effectively
Clean context management—no plugin clutter, pure coding environment
Automatic context compression—when conversations near limits, the agent intelligently compresses dialog while preserving intent
Memory‑efficient operations—seamless handling of large codebases without performance degradation
Smart context pruning—automatically removes irrelevant information while keeping critical coding context

Built for AI‑assisted development—every feature optimized for human-AI collaboration
Instant productivity—no learning curve, start vibecoding immediately after installation
Scalable performance—maintains speed even with complex, AI‑heavy workflows
Developer‑focused design—created by developers who understand modern AI‑powered coding needs