GitHub Copilot support in Zed generally available

Published: (February 19, 2026 at 05:24 PM EST)
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Source: GitHub Changelog

What is Zed?

Zed is a high‑performance, multiplayer code editor built in Rust by the creators of Atom and Tree‑sitter. You can learn more at Zed’s site.

How it works

Getting started with Zed and GitHub Copilot is simple:

  • In Zed, open Settings and go to the “GitHub Copilot Chat” section.
  • Click Sign in to use GitHub Copilot and then follow the steps in the modal.
  • Start using Zed powered by Copilot.

Who can use this feature

All developers with paid GitHub Copilot subscriptions (Pro, Pro+, Business, or Enterprise) can now authenticate into Zed using their Copilot credentials—no additional AI license needed.

Learn more about Zed’s Copilot integration.

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