Lisp Editor

A fast, modern editor for Lisp—clear syntax, smart tooling, and zero distractions.

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Precise Syntax Highlighting

S‑expressions, quoting, and macros in Lisp are highlighted clearly to keep your focus in parentheses.

Semantic Understanding

Tree-sitter parses your code into a syntax tree, enabling features like code folding, selection expansion, and precise highlighting.

Instant Updates

Syntax highlighting updates in real-time as you type, with no lag or delay even in large files.

Error Recovery

Even with syntax errors, Tree-sitter maintains accurate highlighting for the rest of your code.

Popular Extensions

Enhance Zed with popular extensions from our growing ecosystem.

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Debugging Support

Lisp Debugging

While native Lisp debugging isn't available yet, Zed offers powerful debugging capabilities for other languages with full DAP support.

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Debug Adapter Protocol

Zed supports the Debug Adapter Protocol (DAP) for standardized debugging across multiple languages.

Universal Debugging Features

Breakpoints, variable inspection, call stack navigation, and step-through debugging when supported.

Why Zed

Built for Modern Lisp Development

Experience features that make Lisp development faster and more enjoyable.

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Fast

Open large Lisp projects instantly. Navigate & edit with zero lag, even in massive codebases.

Agentic

Generate Lisp code, write tests, and refactor with integrated AI that understands your context.

Collaborative

Pair program, debug together, and share your Lisp projects with your team in real-time.