# zed: sources

> every source cited in the zed history, with its date and type.

- [agent panel docs](https://zed.dev/docs/ai/agent-panel.html) — zed.dev (undated, primary). agent panel docs; external agents via acp
- [dont be sad… next generation of atom – zed](https://github.com/atom/atom/issues/25511) — github (2022, community). "don't be sad… next generation of atom – zed"; atom-trauma quote
- [github announces atom archive for dec 15, 2022](https://web.archive.org/web/20220805153654/https:/github.blog/2022-06-08-sunsetting-atom/) — wayback machine (2022-06-08, community). github announces atom archive for dec 15, 2022
- [gpui third-party app catalog (loungy, zedis, termy, etc](https://github.com/feigeCode/awesome-gpui) — github (undated, repo). gpui third-party app catalog (loungy, zedis, termy, etc.)
- [backlash + 1gb-file/20gb-ram report](https://biggo.com/news/202509250122_Zed_Editor_Pricing_Backlash) — biggo.com (2025-09-25, reporting). backlash + 1gb-file/20gb-ram report
- [arbitration backlash coverage](https://botbeat.news/news/zed-code-editor-faces-backlash-over-new-terms-of-service-requiring-forced-arbitr-786) — botbeat.news (2026, reporting). arbitration backlash coverage
- [reallocating claude code spend to zed+openrouter](https://braw.dev/blog/2026-04-06-reallocating-100-month-claude-spend/) — braw.dev (2026-04-06, reporting). reallocating claude code spend to zed+openrouter; hn 349 pts
- [1,100 contributors](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250820782241/en/Zed-Raises-%2432M-Series-B-Led-by-Sequoia-to-Scale-Collaborative-AI-Coding-Vision) — businesswire.com (2025-08-20, reporting). 1,100 contributors; 150k devs; "not forked vs code" framing
- [delta beta first impressions](https://cameron.leaflet.pub/3muicqu4nzk2a) — cameron.leaflet.pub (2026-09-01, reporting). delta beta first impressions
- [cb insights](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/zed-industries/financials) — cb insights (2026, reporting). $44.82m total; b investors redpoint/root/sequoia
- [xray announcement coverage](https://changelog.com/news/xray-the-atom-teams-experimental-new-text-editor-Xye) — changelog (2018, reporting). xray announcement coverage
- [channels feature description](https://zed.dev/docs/collaboration/channels) — zed.dev (undated, primary). channels feature description
- [contributor license and feedback agreement text](https://zed.dev/cla) — zed.dev (undated, reporting). contributor license and feedback agreement text
- [acquisition post](https://cognition.com/blog/windsurf) — cognition.com (2025-07-14, reporting). acquisition post; 350+ enterprise customers
- [independent agent panel review](https://constantin.glez.de/notes/2025-05-24-zed-does-agents-now/) — constantin.glez.de, constantin glez (2025-05-24, reporting). independent agent panel review
- [dap debugger launch](https://zed.dev/blog/debugger) — zed.dev (2025-06-19, reporting). dap debugger launch; hn 502 pts
- [early-access](https://zed.dev/deltadb) — zed.dev (2026, primary). early-access; every op addressable; conversation-linked
- [key feature for potential vs code switchers](https://www.devclass.com/development/2024/10/31/rust-based-zed-editor-preview-adds-direct-ssh-remoting-a-key-feature-for-potential-vs-code-switchers/1630477) — devclass.com (2024-10-31, reporting). "key feature for potential vs code switchers"
- [marp/foam workflow losses](https://dev.to/charudatta10/i-wanted-to-switch-to-zed-but-the-extension-ecosystem-pulled-me-back-to-vs-code-man) — dev.to (undated, reporting). marp/foam workflow losses
- [zed/lapce/helix rust-editor cohort](https://dev.to/eidellev/the-new-kids-on-the-block-295i) — dev.to (2022, reporting). zed/lapce/helix rust-editor cohort
- [windows-ga tryout](https://dev.to/1ce/zed-the-editor-i-wish-i-liked-2jn2) — dev.to (undated, reporting). windows-ga tryout; back to vscodium
- [cursor-for-most verdict](https://devtoolsreview.com/comparisons/zed-vs-cursor-2026/) — devtoolsreview.com (2026, reference). cursor-for-most verdict; cursor arr/spacex claims (single-source)
- [disable_ai setting](https://zed.dev/blog/disable-ai-features) — zed.dev (2025-07-23, reporting). disable_ai setting; onboarding toggle
- [sign-in optional](https://zed.dev/docs/authentication) — zed.dev (undated, primary). sign-in optional; github oauth; show_sign_in
- [zeta open model](https://zed.dev/blog/edit-prediction) — zed.dev (2025-02-13, reporting). zeta open model; qwen2.5-coder-7b fine-tune
- [agent panel launch](https://zed.dev/blog/fastest-ai-code-editor) — zed.dev (2025-05-07, reporting). agent panel launch; privacy defaults; ollama/byok
- [raise write-up](https://www.finsmes.com/2025/08/zed-raises-32m-in-series-b-funding.html) — finsmes (2025-08-20, reporting). raise write-up; ceo nathan sobo
- [notes no official windows yet](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/07/popular-multiplayer-code-editor-zed-gets-a-linux-release/) — gamingonlinux.com (2024-07-11, reporting). notes no official windows yet
- [cla unreadable without github oauth](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/discussions/4442) — github (2024, reporting). cla unreadable without github oauth
- [collab/chat: bringing it back demand](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/discussions/49948) — github (2026, reporting). "collab/chat: bringing it back" demand
- [copilot telemetry sent despite disabled zed telemetry](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/issues/21737) — github (2025, repo). copilot telemetry sent despite disabled zed telemetry
- [requests for global/compile-time ai kill switch](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/discussions/16750) — github (2024, community). requests for global/compile-time ai kill switch; egress logs
- [structural extension-gap analysis](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/discussions/59308) — github (2026, reporting). structural extension-gap analysis; app-like extensions impossible
- [pin+hash downloads proposal](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/issues/13918) — github (2024, repo). pin+hash downloads proposal
- [unconsented node/npm/lsp/supermaven downloads](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/issues/12589) — github (2024-06-02, repo). unconsented node/npm/lsp/supermaven downloads; no verification
- [chat feature removed](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/pull/37789) — github (2025, reporting). chat feature removed; "sorry to the 5 of you"
- [text threads removed](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/pull/52757) — github (2026, reporting). text threads removed; usage dropped; user frustration acknowledged
- [windows sign-in reprompt](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/issues/40072) — github (2025, repo). windows sign-in reprompt; "very few people leverage collab today"
- [class-action waiver/arbitration objection](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/issues/50568) — github (2026, repo). class-action waiver/arbitration objection; zed reply + close
- [ghostty public 1](https://mitchellh.com/writing/ghostty-1-0-reflection) — mitchellh.com, mitchell hashimoto (2024-12-26, reporting). ghostty public 1.0; zig core + native guis
- [international coverage](https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20260612-zed-deltadb/) — gigazine.net (2026-06-12, reporting). international coverage
- [star history: 10k jan 2024 → 50k nov 2024 → 87](https://gitstarclub.com/zed-industries/zed) — gitstarclub.com (2026-07-19, reporting). star history: 10k jan 2024 → 50k nov 2024 → 87.2k
- [gittrend.io](https://gittrend.io/repo/zed-industries/zed) — gittrend.io (2026, reporting). ~90.1k stars; #10 rust repo
- [longbridges gpui component library](https://github.com/longbridge/gpui-component) — github (undated, repo). longbridge's gpui component library
- [first hn post](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29566960) — hacker news (2021-12-15, community). first hn post; 151 pts/82 comments; vaporware skepticism
- [175 pts/52 comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45038710) — hacker news (2025-08-27, community). 175 pts/52 comments
- [hn story stats index used for all point/comment counts](https://hn.algolia.com/?q=Zed&type=story) — hn.algolia.com (undated, reporting). hn story stats index used for all point/comment counts
- [eula-on-binaries vs gpl-repo confusion](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43133031) — hacker news (2025-02, community). eula-on-binaries vs gpl-repo confusion
- [211 pts/88 comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39981945) — hacker news (2024-04-09, community). 211 pts/88 comments
- [239 pts/173 comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40902826) — hacker news (2024-07-08, community). 239 pts/173 comments; "forced opt-in" debate
- [open issue for 5 months… judge for yourself](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42004309) — hacker news (2024-11, community). "open issue for 5 months… judge for yourself"
- [signed away under their cla… when vcs come knocking](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44965705) — hacker news (2025-08, community). "signed away under their cla… when vcs come knocking"
- [pulling the rug cla critique on launch thread](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39120727) — hacker news (2024-01-24, community). "pulling the rug" cla critique on launch thread
- [683 pts/406 comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45116688) — hacker news (2025-09-03, community). 683 pts/406 comments
- [initially loved zed… focus shifted to collaboration & ai](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41284801) — hacker news (2024-08, community). "initially loved zed… focus shifted to collaboration & ai"
- [529 pts/314 comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49187256) — hacker news (2026-08-05, community). 529 pts/314 comments
- [577 pts/269 comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44660519) — hacker news (2025-07-23, community). 577 pts/269 comments
- [not-being-an-electron-app critique + cursor counter](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45118799) — hacker news (2025-09, community). "not-being-an-electron-app" critique + cursor counter
- [747 pts/422 comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43912844) — hacker news (2025-05-07, community). 747 pts/422 comments
- [350 pts/322 comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41284322) — hacker news (2024-08-18, community). 350 pts/322 comments
- [923 pts/677 comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40928893) — hacker news (2024-07-10, community). 923 pts/677 comments
- [skeptical hn reception](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48034150) — hacker news (2026-05, community). skeptical hn reception
- [182 pts/197 comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45362425) — hacker news (2025-09-24, community). 182 pts/197 comments; morgankrey replies
- [remote-binary install debate](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42004429) — hacker news (2024-11, community). remote-binary install debate
- [450 pts/325 comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44961172) — hacker news (2025-08-20, community). 450 pts/325 comments
- [sobo: spiritual successor to atom… private alpha this week](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31669615) — hacker news (2022-06, community). sobo: "spiritual successor to atom… private alpha this week"; sublime-vibe goal; conservative extension apis
- [296 pts/234 comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39408288) — hacker news (2024-02-17, community). 296 pts/234 comments; a11y/gpui skepticism
- [453 pts/422 comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46498735) — hacker news (2026-01-05, community). 453 pts/422 comments
- [blade→wgpu pr](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47002825) — hacker news (2026-02-13, community). blade→wgpu pr; 317 pts/308 comments
- [548 pts/365 comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45594920) — hacker news (2025-10-15, community). 548 pts/365 comments
- [second class citizen windows debate](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42980013) — hacker news (2025-02, community). "second class citizen" windows debate; "build urself" rebuttal
- [2,153 pts/690 comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47949027) — hacker news (2026-04-29, community). 2,153 pts/690 comments; tos/blob debates
- [401 pts/280 comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41302782) — hacker news (2024-08-20, community). 401 pts/280 comments
- [627 pts/331 comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45916196) — hacker news (2025-11-13, community). 627 pts/331 comments
- [1,576 pts/601 comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39119835) — hacker news (2024-01-24, community). 1,576 pts/601 comments; license discussion; "calming editor" praise
- [556 pts/322 comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44964916) — hacker news (2025-08-20, community). 556 pts/322 comments
- [516 pts/290 comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43045606) — hacker news (2025-02-14, community). 516 pts/290 comments
- [inevitable but bait-and-switch feel](https://hndistilled.com/story/45362425/) — hndistilled.com (2025-09-24, reporting). "inevitable but bait-and-switch feel"; "edit prediction far behind cursor"
- [license breakdown coverage](https://www.i-programmer.info/news/136-open-source/16928-zed-editor-is-open-source.html) — i-programmer.info (2024-01-30, reporting). license breakdown coverage
- [creators of atom bring another open source code editor](https://itsfoss.com/news/atom-creators-zed-open-source/) — itsfoss.com (2024-01-25, reporting). "creators of atom bring another open source code editor"


Published by @ben in profile revision 1.
Original document: https://hraness.com/zed/sources
Original credited author: Hraness
AI-drafted at Ben Guo's direct request and credited to Hraness; every claim links to its cataloged source.

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