Zed: A GPU-Accelerated IDE in Rust Now Available for Linux

Zed: The Next Generation Programming IDE

Open-source editor, Zed, written in the Rust programming language, is now available for Linux. The IDE was developed by the authors of the Atom editor and the creators of the Tree-sitter parser generator.

Performance and Features

Zed offers the essential features of a modern IDE including expansive language support, syntax highlighting, auto-indent, outline view, autocomplete, real-time collaboration tools, integrated terminal, vim mode, and themes. One of the standout features of Zed is it being GPU-accelerated, offering fast startup times with the Vulkan API and lower input latency than rival editors. In addition, Zed integrates with OpenAI's ChatGPT for generating new code from prompts and troubleshooting issues.

AI Integration and Community Support

Zed's AI integration is unobtrusive with a dedicated assistant panel, making it a useful tool for coding education more than automation. The development and release of the Linux version have been enthusiastic due to the continuous support and contribution from the Zed community that emerged back in 2021.

Compatibility and Installation

Zed is compatible with both X11 and Wayland and can be installed on most Linux distributions through a single command install script. The editor is open-source and can be installed from other sources, including Arch, Nix, Manjaro, and Fedora. For more details, visit the Zed blog and official website.

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