Which platforms does Zed support and how do I get it?

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Zed runs on macOS, Linux, and Windows, and you get it by downloading it from zed.dev. The site's own download section lists all three platforms alongside a "Download now" button, so there is no separate store, package manager, or waitlist required to get the editor.

Platform support

Zed's homepage states it is "Available for macOS, Linux, and Windows." That is the full supported set — the page does not list any other operating systems, and it does not break the three down into minimum OS versions or specific distributions.

If you are on one of those three platforms, you are in the supported range. If you are on something else (a BSD, a mobile OS, or a browser-only environment), the site gives no indication that Zed will run there.

How to get Zed

  1. Go to zed.dev.
  2. Use the Download now button in the hero section of the homepage.
  3. Install and open the editor.

The homepage also shows a "Clone source" option next to the download button, which points to building from source rather than installing a release build. The site does not spell out the build steps, so treat that as a pointer to the source repository rather than a documented install path.

What you get after installing

Zed describes itself as "a minimal code editor crafted for speed and collaboration with humans and AI," written from scratch in Rust to use multiple CPU cores and the GPU. The homepage highlights four capability areas:

  • Agentic — run agents in parallel to edit files, navigate code, and run tools.
  • Collaborative — chat with teammates, code together, and share your screen and project.
  • Extensions — a growing extensions ecosystem.
  • Performance — the Rust/GPU architecture described above.

The page also carries a news banner noting that "Delta is now in public beta," which is a separate item from the editor download itself.

Pricing and accounts

The site links to both a Pricing page (zed.dev/pricing) and a Subscribe page (zed.dev/subscribe), which indicates a paid subscription option exists. The homepage excerpt does not state what the subscription covers, what it costs, or whether any tier is free, so check those two pages directly before assuming the editor is free or that an account is required to use it.

Practical notes

  • The homepage does not list system requirements, so if you are on an older OS release, verify compatibility yourself before relying on it.
  • Downloading is the only install method the site presents; there is no mention of Homebrew, winget, apt, or similar package channels in the page content.
  • The "Clone source" path exists but is not documented on the homepage — expect to consult the repository for build instructions if you take that route.