Zed AI

Zed AI is the artificial intelligence functionality built into Zed, a high-performance code editor created by Zed Industries for modern software development. Designed for developers, engineering teams, and professional programmers, Zed combines a fast native editor with AI-assisted coding and real-time multiplayer collaboration. Its AI capabilities help developers generate and transform code, understand codebases, predict edits, work with coding agents, and complete development tasks without constantly leaving the editor.

The platform supports Zed-hosted AI models as well as external AI services and local models. Developers can use models from providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others, connect their own API keys, or work with local models through tools such as Ollama and LM Studio. Zed also supports external agents and existing AI subscriptions, giving developers flexibility in choosing how AI is integrated into their coding environment.

Zed AI includes features such as intelligent Edit Predictions, AI agents, inline assistance, code transformations, commit-message generation, and thread summarization. Its AI functionality is integrated directly into the editor while Zed’s collaborative architecture allows developers to work together in real time. This combination of AI assistance, speed, collaboration, and multi-model flexibility makes Zed particularly useful for developers who want an alternative to conventional AI coding editors.

Zed can also be used without paying for its hosted AI. The Personal plan is free forever and supports AI through users’ own API keys and external agents, while Zed Pro provides hosted AI models and unlimited Edit Predictions. This makes Zed suitable for both developers who prefer bringing their own AI services and users who want a fully integrated hosted AI experience.