Ultra‑native Windows editor with WSL, extensions, and AI
Next-gen code editor built for speed & modern workflows. Now on Windows with WSL support, DirectX 11, extensions, AI features. Designed for teams. Built in the open. Free download—try it now.
“Ultra‑native Windows editor with WSL, extensions, and AI”
Zed for Windows launched on Product Hunt on October 17th, 2025 and earned 162 upvotes and 4 comments, placing #6 on the daily leaderboard. Next-gen code editor built for speed & modern workflows. Now on Windows with WSL support, DirectX 11, extensions, AI features. Designed for teams. Built in the open. Free download—try it now.
On the analytics side, Zed for Windows competes within Windows, Open Source, Developer Tools and GitHub — topics that collectively have 633.2k followers on Product Hunt. The dashboard above tracks how Zed for Windows performed against the three products that launched closest to it on the same day.
Who hunted Zed for Windows?
Zed for Windows was hunted by Chris Messina. A “hunter” on Product Hunt is the community member who submits a product to the platform — uploading the images, the link, and tagging the makers behind it. Hunters typically write the first comment explaining why a product is worth attention, and their followers are notified the moment they post. Around 79% of featured launches on Product Hunt are self-hunted by their makers, but a well-known hunter still acts as a signal of quality to the rest of the community. See the full all-time top hunters leaderboard to discover who is shaping the Product Hunt ecosystem.
Chris Messina
Zed has officially landed on Windows. Grab the stable build and give it a try.
Download: https://zed.dev/download
Full post: https://zed.dev/blog/zed-for-windows-is-here
What’s in the Windows build:
Native rendering: DirectX 11 + DirectWrite for crisp text and smooth frames.
WSL & SSH Remoting: Open folders from WSL (File → Open Remote → Add WSL Distro), or connect to Linux boxes over SSH.
Full extensions parity: Zed extensions work on Windows; no special steps, no caveats.
Use it, and tell them what to improve
The team is especially looking for feedback on WSL workflows, IME and keyboard layouts, multi-monitor setups, and 120–144 Hz displays.
All of Zed’s AI features, including edit predictions and ACP-powered agents, are fully supported on Windows, and in combination with WSL/SSH remoting. Leverage Claude Code directly in Zed through ACP, trial Zed Pro for free for 14 days, or bring your own keys.