# Zed (agent): AI agent (IDE agent) in 2026

> Fast open-source code editor with built-in AI agent and support for external agents (Claude Agent, Codex CLI).

**Sourced facts checked 2026-10-16.** Source: https://zed.dev/pricing (checked 2026-10-16). Rank 3 of 5 in IDE agent.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Type | AI agent |
| Category | IDE agent |
| Best for | Developers wanting a fast editor that hosts multiple agents. |
| Open source | yes (exact licence mix unconfirmed) |
| Licence | Mixed (GitHub reports NOASSERTION; repo includes LICENSE-APACHE among others) |
| Pricing (official) | Personal $0 (own keys or external agents); Pro $10/mo ($5 tokens included, then API list +10%); Business $30/seat/mo. (checked 2026-10-16) |
| Website | https://zed.dev/pricing |
| Repository | https://github.com/zed-industries/zed |
| Source | https://zed.dev/pricing (checked 2026-10-16) |
| Vibe Shipped toolbox page | https://vibeshipped.io/agent-toolbox/zed |

## Install

### Install

This is an agent you run, not an MCP server. Install and setup: https://zed.dev/pricing

Source: https://zed.dev/pricing (checked 2026-10-16).

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