Built with Zed AI?
Let's make sure it's production-ready.
An AI assistant built directly into the Zed code editor, offering fast inline editing and code generation with a lightweight footprint. Designed for developers who prioritize editor performance alongside AI assistance. We help non-technical founders identify and fix the issues AI tools leave behind.
Common issues we find in Zed AI code
These are real problems we see in Zed AI projects during our audits — not hypotheticals.
Inline edits applied directly to files without a diff review step
Zed AI applies inline edits immediately to open files, which makes changes fast but difficult to review as a unit before they are applied. Mistakes in multi-line edits can be harder to undo cleanly compared to tools that show a diff preview.
Fewer security guardrails than more established AI coding assistants
As a newer tool in a smaller ecosystem, Zed AI has less institutional knowledge built into its guardrails — it is less likely to flag insecure patterns in generated code like missing authentication or unsafe deserialization.
Limited codebase context compared to dedicated AI coding assistants
Zed AI operates primarily on open files and the immediate context rather than indexing the full codebase, so suggestions may not account for existing utilities, established patterns, or dependencies defined elsewhere in the project.
Rust-specific suggestions may not account for lifetime and ownership rules
Generated Rust code from Zed AI sometimes produces code that compiles but has ownership patterns that are overly restrictive or introduce unnecessary clones, requiring a Rust-savvy developer to optimize.
No integrated test generation workflow in the editor
Zed AI does not have a dedicated test generation command or workflow — generating tests requires manual prompting in the assistant panel, and the results may not match your project's testing framework configuration.
Generated code does not include deployment or build configuration
Zed AI focuses on code-level generation and does not produce CI/CD configuration, Dockerfiles, or deployment scripts alongside application code, leaving infrastructure setup entirely manual.
C++ and systems-level suggestions can introduce undefined behavior
For C++ and low-level systems code, Zed AI may suggest patterns that are syntactically correct but produce undefined behavior — such as out-of-bounds access or uninitialized memory reads — that compilers do not always catch.
Plugin and extension ecosystem is immature compared to VS Code or JetBrains
Zed's extension ecosystem is newer and smaller, meaning some quality-of-life tools (linters, formatters, language-specific plugins) that help catch AI-generated issues automatically may not yet be available.
How we can help with your Zed AI project
From security reviews to deployment, we cover everything you need to go from prototype to production.
Security Review
Deep security analysis and hardening
Fix Bugs
Resolve issues and unexpected behavior
Deploy & Ship
Get your Zed AI app to production
Refactor Code
Clean up AI-generated or legacy code
Performance
Make your Zed AI app faster and more efficient
Add Features
New functionality, integrations, capabilities
Testing
Add tests and improve coverage
Infrastructure
Set up and manage your Zed AI backend
Start with a self-serve audit
Get a professional review of your Zed AI project at a fixed price. Results reviewed by experienced engineers.
Security Scan
Black-box review of your public-facing app. No code access needed.
- OWASP Top 10 checks
- SSL/TLS analysis
- Security headers
- Expert review within 24h
Code Audit
In-depth review of your source code for security, quality, and best practices.
- Security vulnerabilities
- Code quality review
- Dependency audit
- AI pattern analysis
Complete Bundle
Both scans in one package with cross-referenced findings.
- Everything in both products
- Cross-referenced findings
- Unified action plan
100% credited toward any paid service. Start with an audit, then let us fix what we find.
How it works
Tell us about your app
Share your project details and what you need help with.
Get a clear plan
We respond in 24 hours with scope, timeline, and cost.
Launch with confidence
We fix what needs fixing and stick around to help.
Frequently asked questions
Is Zed AI ready for production use or is it still experimental?
Zed AI is functional and actively used by developers in production workflows, but the Zed editor and its AI features are newer than VS Code or JetBrains equivalents. Expect occasional rough edges. It is a strong choice for developers who are already using Zed as their primary editor and want integrated AI without switching tools.
How does Zed AI compare to Cursor for everyday development tasks?
Zed AI is faster and more lightweight — Zed itself is built in Rust and is significantly snappier than Electron-based editors like Cursor. However, Cursor has deeper codebase indexing, more refined AI context management, and a larger community with more documented workflows. Zed AI is best for developers who prioritize editor performance and already prefer Zed.
What AI models does Zed AI use for code generation?
Zed AI supports multiple models including Claude and GPT-4 variants, configurable per user. You can bring your own API key for Anthropic or OpenAI. The model selection affects both quality and cost, so teams can configure this based on their budget and quality requirements.
Does Zed AI support collaborative editing with AI assistance for multiple developers?
Zed has built-in collaborative editing features (similar to Live Share), and the AI assistant is available in collaborative sessions. This is a distinctive feature — multiple developers can use AI assistance in the same editing session simultaneously, which is not common in other tools.
How do I review Zed AI inline edits before they are applied to my code?
Zed AI shows a diff preview for inline edits in most cases before applying them. Use the keyboard shortcut to review the diff before accepting. For larger AI-generated changes, consider using the editor's built-in git diff view immediately after accepting to review what changed and revert individual hunks if needed.
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