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6/30/2026
Zed is amazing, I hate it

Zed is amazing, I hate it

Short summary

Zed is an exceptionally fast editor but lacks features for AI-augmented workflows. The author customized their Zed fork using GPT-5.4 via OpenCode, adding a pane lock for AI agents, custom keybindings, and native Claude Code integration—without prior Rust expertise. The broader insight: AI agents are removing barriers to tool customization, letting developers fix frustrations that previously required specialist knowledge.

  • •Zed delivers exceptional speed but has gaps for AI-agent development workflows
  • •Author used GPT-5.4 (OpenCode) to fork and customize Zed without knowing Rust
  • •AI agents are democratizing tool customization for the average developer

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