SQL Editor
A fast, modern editor for SQL—clear queries, smart tooling, and focused work.
Try SQL in ZedPowered by Tree-sitter
Precise Syntax Highlighting
SQL keywords, functions, and nested queries are all instantly highlighted to improve readability.
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
Extend Your SQL Experience
Enhance Zed with SQL-specific extensions from our growing ecosystem.
Browse all extensionsGet Started with SQL
Everything you need to begin your SQL development journey in Zed.
Debugging Support
SQL Debugging
While native SQL debugging isn't available yet, Zed offers powerful debugging capabilities for other languages with full DAP support.
Learn about Zed's Debugger
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 SQL Development
Experience features that make SQL development faster and more enjoyable.
Download ZedFast
Open large SQL projects instantly. Navigate & edit with zero lag, even in massive codebases.
Agentic
Generate SQL code, write tests, and refactor with integrated AI that understands your context.
Collaborative
Pair program, debug together, and share your SQL projects with your team in real-time.
Explore Other Languages
Zed supports more than 80 programming languages out of the box.
View all supported languages