Zed, a code editor, is now an open source project, allowing the entire community to benefit from improvements to the software. The code for Zed is available on GitHub and is licensed under copyleft (GPL for the editor and AGPL for server-side components), while the UI framework, GPUI, is distributed under the Apache 2 license. The decision to make Zed open source is driven by the goal of creating the best product possible and involving a larger pool of talented developers. Additionally, Zed is launching a new feature called Zed Channels, which enables real-time code collaboration. The company behind Zed emphasizes the importance of a sustainable business model and plans to monetize through services that integrate with the editor. However, they assure users that their need for revenue will never interfere with the software’s functionality or involve intrusive advertising. The company is open to contributions and invites developers to join them on their journey to advance the state of the art in code editing.
https://zed.dev/blog/zed-is-now-open-source