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:
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Native rendering: DirectX 11 + DirectWrite for crisp text and smooth frames.
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WSL & SSH Remoting: Open folders from WSL (File → Open Remote → Add WSL Distro), or connect to Linux boxes over SSH.
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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.
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