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What is Zed? Why This Integration Matters Key Features Looking Forward

What an incredible journey 2024 has been! From our first launch week where we introduced IDE control and Backstage integration, through our second launch week that brought GPU support and advanced role-based access control, to our third launch week which delivered game-changing features like workspace sharing and enhanced security controls, Daytona has evolved significantly.

Now, as we kick off Launch Week #4 during this festive season, we're bringing you the first of five special gifts for developers. Like opening the first window of an advent calendar, today's announcement unwraps something truly exciting: Daytona now fully supports Zed, the blazingly fast, Rust-based code editor that's taking the developer world by storm.

This integration brings unprecedented speed and collaboration capabilities to your development environments, continuing our tradition of delivering powerful features that transform how developers work.

What is Zed?

Built by the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter, Zed represents the next generation of code editors - one that prioritizes performance without sacrificing functionality. Open-sourced in 2024, Zed is built entirely in Rust and delivers a fast, responsive coding environment that leverages modern hardware capabilities.

Seamless Integration with Daytona
The new integration enables developers to:

  • Connect directly to remote development workspaces using Zed's SSH capabilities

  • Edit files seamlessly in the modern, performant Zed editor environment

  • Leverage Zed's clean, focused interface for code editing

  • Take advantage of Zed's evolving remote development features

Getting Started:

  1. Set your default IDE to Zed:

1daytona ide

  1. Select Zed from the available options:

1Choose Your Default IDE
2===
3> Zed

  1. Once configured, use the simple command to open your workspace:

1daytona code

Why This Integration Matters

  • Performance: Zed's GPU-accelerated interface ensures lightning-fast response times

  • Collaboration: Built-in real-time collaboration features enable seamless pair programming

  • Modern Experience: Clean, focused interface reduces distractions and increases productivity

  • Future-Ready: As Zed continues to evolve, Daytona users automatically benefit from new features

Key Features

  • GPU-accelerated performance

  • Built-in collaboration with cursor tracking and integrated chat

  • Minimalist interface focusing on essential features

  • Multi-cursor editing and advanced syntax highlighting

  • Integrated terminal support

Looking Forward

This integration represents more than just adding another IDE option - it's about bringing the future of code editing to your development workflow. As Zed continues to enhance its remote development capabilities, Daytona users will automatically benefit from these improvements.

For detailed setup instructions and configuration options, visit our documentation.

Stay tuned for tomorrow's exciting announcement as Launch Week #4 continues!

Tags::
  • zed
  • ide
  • launch-week