Protobuf Editor
A fast, modern editor for Protobuf—clear schemas, smart tooling, and no distractions.
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Precise Syntax Highlighting
Definitions, enums, services, and fields in Protobuf files are highlighted for easy schema reading.
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 Protobuf LSP Integration
Zed provides intelligent code completion, diagnostics, and refactoring capabilities for Protobuf through seamless language server integration.
Popular Extensions
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Protobuf Debugging
While native Protobuf 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.
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 Protobuf Development
Experience features that make Protobuf development faster and more enjoyable.
Download ZedFast
Open large Protobuf projects instantly. Navigate & edit with zero lag, even in massive codebases.
Agentic
Generate Protobuf code, write tests, and refactor with integrated AI that understands your context.
Collaborative
Pair program, debug together, and share your Protobuf projects with your team in real-time.
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Zed supports more than 80 programming languages out of the box.
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