R Editor
A fast, modern editor for R—statistical power, data clarity, and analytical precision.
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Precise Syntax Highlighting
R functions, data frames, and statistical operations are highlighted with precision for data analysis workflows.
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 R LSP Integration
Zed provides intelligent code completion, diagnostics, and refactoring capabilities for R through seamless language server integration.
Popular Extensions
Enhance Zed with popular extensions from our growing ecosystem.
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Everything you need to begin your R development journey in Zed.
Debugging Support
R Debugging
While native R 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 R Development
Experience features that make R development faster and more enjoyable.
Download ZedFast
Open large R projects instantly. Navigate & edit with zero lag, even in massive codebases.
Agentic
Generate R code, write tests, and refactor with integrated AI that understands your context.
Collaborative
Pair program, debug together, and share your R projects with your team in real-time.
Explore Other Languages
Zed supports more than 80 programming languages out of the box.
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