Zed is a groundbreaking open-source AI code editor built in Rust, providing a new, efficient way for programmers to integrate AI into their workflows. It offers an Agent Panel that allows users to interact with AI agents for tasks ranging from querying codebases to automating code edits without prior indexing. Zed prioritizes user privacy by ensuring that interactions with AI agents remain private unless users opt to share feedback. The editor supports customization through various language models and tools, allowing users to tailor the AI's capabilities to specific tasks. While Zed is free without AI features, it offers a Pro plan for enhanced AI usage, aiming to generate revenue through optional paid features rather than charging a premium for AI integration. Currently available for macOS and Linux, Zed plans to release a stable version for Windows in 2025, and it continues to develop features like a major debugger release and improved collaboration between programmers and AI agents.