Lua Editor

A fast, modern editor for Lua—lightweight syntax, flexible scripting, and clean development.

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Precise Syntax Highlighting

Tables, coroutines, and metamethods in Lua are highlighted with clarity and precision.

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.

Language Server Protocol

Full Lua LSP Integration

Zed provides intelligent code completion, diagnostics, and refactoring capabilities for Lua through seamless language server integration.

Popular Extensions

Enhance Zed with popular extensions from our growing ecosystem.

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Debugging Support

Lua Debugging

While native Lua 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 Lua Development

Experience features that make Lua development faster and more enjoyable.

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Fast

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

Agentic

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

Collaborative

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