# Zed for Mac

> A code editor that runs at the speed of thought.

Written in Rust and rendered on the GPU, Zed opens large projects instantly. Multiplayer editing, a built-in agent panel and Vim mode come standard.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: Zed Industries
- Category: Developer Tools
- Website: https://zed.dev/
- Homebrew cask: zed
- Source code: https://github.com/zed-industries/zed
- GitHub stars: 92k
- Last commit: 2026-10-18
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/zed/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask zed
```

## Questions

### Is Zed free?

Yes. Zed is free and open source. The source code is on GitHub at zed-industries/zed.

### Where can I download Zed for Mac?

Download Zed from the developer's website (zed.dev) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Zed from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask zed`.

### What are good alternatives to Zed?

Other developer tools apps for Mac worth a look are CodeEdit (open source), Ghostty (open source), iTerm2 (open source) and Nova (subscription).

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- [iTerm2](https://macworthy.com/apps/iterm2/): The terminal that taught macOS new tricks. (Open source)
- [Nova](https://macworthy.com/apps/nova/): Panic's beautiful, extensible code editor. (Subscription)
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## Collections

- [Free & open source](https://macworthy.com/collections/free-and-open/)
- [The developer's desk](https://macworthy.com/collections/developer-desk/)

Tags: editor, rust, open source