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Chris Messina

Zed for Windows - Ultra‑native Windows editor with WSL, extensions, and AI

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Next-gen code editor built for speed & modern workflows. Now on Windows with WSL support, DirectX 11, extensions, AI features. Designed for teams. Built in the open. Free download—try it now.

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Zed has officially landed on Windows. Grab the stable build and give it a try.

Download: https://zed.dev/download


Full post: https://zed.dev/blog/zed-for-windows-is-here

What’s in the Windows build:

  • Native rendering: DirectX 11 + DirectWrite for crisp text and smooth frames.

  • WSL & SSH Remoting: Open folders from WSL (File → Open Remote → Add WSL Distro), or connect to Linux boxes over SSH.

  • Full extensions parity: Zed extensions work on Windows; no special steps, no caveats.

Use it, and tell them what to improve

The team is especially looking for feedback on WSL workflows, IME and keyboard layouts, multi-monitor setups, and 120–144 Hz displays.

All of Zed’s AI features, including edit predictions and ACP-powered agents, are fully supported on Windows, and in combination with WSL/SSH remoting. Leverage Claude Code directly in Zed through ACP, trial Zed Pro for free for 14 days, or bring your own keys.

Matt Carroll

I'm a paying zed user, it's pretty great. pretty tasteful design, performant, "just works".

Don't know anything about windows though, wouldn't touch that with a 200 foot pole :)

Prithvi Damera

Zed is an impressive code editor—high-performance collaboration with AI and humans can really boost productivity. Do you plan to add real-time code review or AI-assisted debugging features?

Roozbeh Firoozmand

Nice! Does it support remote collaboration out of the box?