Zed Code Editor Launches Stable Windows Version, Challenging Microsoft’s VS Code Dominance
The developers behind the Zed code editor have announced stable Windows support, marking a significant expansion for the performance-focused development tool. Built using Rust with a custom GPU-accelerated framework, Zed now competes directly with Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code on Windows platforms. The release includes deep WSL integration and full extension compatibility through WebAssembly.
Windows Developers Gain New Code Editor Option
Windows users now have access to a stable version of the Zed code editor, according to reports from Zed Industries, the development company behind the project. Sources indicate this marks a significant milestone for the performance-focused development tool, which previously only offered stable versions for macOS and Linux systems. The expansion brings Zed into direct competition with Microsoft’s Visual Studio Code, the dominant code editor in the Windows development space.