Zed
Zed is a high-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter.
What’s new
Verified 30d agoThis week's release includes BYOK support for GPT-6.1 Sol, on-the-fly model selection for new subagents, automatic subagent compaction, a unified/split toggle for diffs opened from the command line, and dynamically fetched OpenCode models.
## Features
### AI
- Added an optional `model` parameter to `spawn_agent` to choose a model for that spawn instead of using the configured subagent model or inheriting the parent model, with the active model shown in its card. ([#64498](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/pull/64498); thanks [itsfuad](https://github.com/itsfuad))
- Added BYOK support for GPT-6.1 Sol with an OpenAI API key. ([#64968](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/pull/64968); thanks [ktKongTong](https://github.com/ktKongTong))
- Added Grok 4.7 to the SuperGrok and xAI providers and made it their recommended default. ([#64567](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/pull/64567); thanks [raphaelluethy](https://github.com/raphaelluethy))
- Added the `agent.threads_sidebar.auto_open` setting to control whether opening a folder in an existing window also opens the Threads Sidebar. ([#64259](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/pull/64259), [#64395](https://github.c
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## Features
### AI
- Added an optional `model` parameter to `spawn_agent` to choose a model for that spawn instead of using the configured subagent model or inheriting the parent model, with the active model shown in its card. ([#64498](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/pull/64498); thanks [itsfuad](https://github.com/itsfuad))
- Added BYOK support for GPT-6.1 Sol with an OpenAI API key. ([#64968](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/pull/64968); thanks [ktKongTong](https://github.com/ktKongTong))
- Added Grok 4.7 to the SuperGrok and xAI providers and made it their recommended default. ([#64567](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/pull/64567); thanks [raphaelluethy](https://github.com/raphaelluethy))
- Added the `agent.threads_sidebar.auto_open` setting to control whether opening a folder in an existing window also opens the Threads Sidebar. ([#64259](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/pull/64259), [#64395](https://github.c
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Verified checksum File integrity
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SHA-256
399ebb679477e81856c55df2c088c2dd8523b3d00e4fb21b3385ffda82398b9f
Install with one command
Prefer a package manager? Paste this into Windows Terminal:
scoop
scoop bucket add extras; scoop install zed
choco
choco install zed -y
Platforms: Windows
Zed compared
A factual, side-by-side overview based only on verified data.
| Attribute | Zed This page | Orca | bridge. Editor | Node.js |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developer | Zed Industries | Stably AI | bridge. Team | Node.js |
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows | Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Official sources | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Verified official | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I download Zed safely?
Use the official sources listed on this page. Each link is validated against an approved publisher domain and routes through a safe internal redirect — no third-party or bundled installers.
Which platforms does Zed support?
Zed is available for Windows.
Is this the official Zed download?
Yes. Every source shown here is validated against the publisher’s approved domain and editorially reviewed before being published.
Who develops Zed?
Zed is developed by Zed Industries.
What are the best alternatives to Zed?
Popular alternatives include Gitnuro, pebrel and Ollama. See the comparison above for a side-by-side overview.
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