Shell Editor
A fast, modern editor for Shell scripts—clear syntax, smart completion, and powerful automation.
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Precise Syntax Highlighting
POSIX shell syntax, parameter expansion, and control structures are highlighted for clear scripting.
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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Everything you need to begin your Shell development journey in Zed.
Debugging Support
Shell Debugging
While native Shell 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 Shell Development
Experience features that make Shell development faster and more enjoyable.
Download ZedFast
Open large Shell projects instantly. Navigate & edit with zero lag, even in massive codebases.
Agentic
Generate Shell code, write tests, and refactor with integrated AI that understands your context.
Collaborative
Pair program, debug together, and share your Shell 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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