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Zed Preview

brew install --cask zed@preview v1.8.0

High-performance code editor with built-in multiplayer collaboration features.

Why you might care

Zed prioritizes speed and real-time collaboration, making it ideal for pair programming and team development. Created by Atom's original developers, it's a native app designed for modern workflows. The preview version lets early adopters test cutting-edge features.

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