Zed
Zed is a code editor for macOS and other desktop platforms, built for writing, navigating, and collaborating on software projects.
What is Zed?
Zed is a native code editor for developers who want a fast workspace for writing and maintaining software. It helps users edit source files, move through large projects, and work with multiple programming languages in one place. The app includes built-in collaboration features, support for extensions, and AI-assisted workflows that can help with coding and project tasks. It is used for everyday programming work such as editing application code, reviewing changes, and managing development environments. Zed is available for macOS and also has releases for other desktop platforms, which makes it useful in cross-platform developer workflows. Published by Zed Industries, Inc., it fits best for programmers who want a focused editor rather than a general office or note-taking app.
Key features
- Edit code in a fast native desktop editor
- Navigate projects and source files across multi-file codebases
- Collaborate with teammates in shared coding sessions
- Use extensions for language support, themes, and added tools
- Work with built-in AI features for coding assistance
- Customize the editor with settings and keyboard shortcuts
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
Zed is legitimate developer software. It can access the files and folders you open in it, which is normal for a code editor, and some features may use network access for collaboration, extensions, updates, or AI-assisted tools. If you work with private source code, review any cloud or AI features before using them on sensitive projects and limit access to only the folders you intend to edit.
Recommendation: Keep Zed if you use it for programming or project editing on your Mac. Remove it if you no longer use the editor, knowing that uninstalling it can also remove your personal editor settings, extensions, and local app data if you delete those files separately.
Common paths
/Applications/Zed.app~/Applications/Zed.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/dev.zed.Zed
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/Zed
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/dev.zed.Zed.plist
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