How do I install Zed on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask zed`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `zed` from Terminal.

Yes, Zed is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Zed?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask zed`. Homebrew will remove Zed and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to Zed?

There are several developer tools apps available for macOS. Browse the Developer Tools category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Zed to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask zed` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does Zed work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Zed can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

Zed for Mac (2026) — Review, Download & Install

Name: Zed
Availability: InStock

What is Zed?

High-performance multiplayer code editor

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask zed

How to Install Zed on Mac

Follow these steps to install Zed using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask zed
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask zed
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm zed is installed, then try `zed --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Zed
Run `zed` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

Video Tutorials

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About the Author

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What is Zed?

Install with Homebrew

How to Install Zed on Mac

Open Terminal

Install Homebrew

Run brew install --cask zed

Verify Installation