1# Getting Started
 2
 3Welcome to Zed! We are excited to have you. Zed is a powerful multiplayer code editor designed to stay out of your way and help you build what's next.
 4
 5This guide gets you from zero to productive in Zed. You'll learn the essential commands, configure your environment, and find your way around.
 6
 7## Quick Start
 8
 9### 1. Open a Project
10
11Open a folder from the command line:
12
13```sh
14zed ~/projects/my-app
15```
16
17Or use `Cmd+O` (macOS) / `Ctrl+O` (Linux/Windows) to open a folder from within Zed.
18
19### 2. Learn the Essential Commands
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21| Action          | macOS         | Linux/Windows  |
22| --------------- | ------------- | -------------- |
23| Command palette | `Cmd+Shift+P` | `Ctrl+Shift+P` |
24| Go to file      | `Cmd+P`       | `Ctrl+P`       |
25| Go to symbol    | `Cmd+Shift+O` | `Ctrl+Shift+O` |
26| Find in project | `Cmd+Shift+F` | `Ctrl+Shift+F` |
27| Toggle terminal | `` Ctrl+` ``  | `` Ctrl+` ``   |
28| Open settings   | `Cmd+,`       | `Ctrl+,`       |
29
30The command palette (`Cmd+Shift+P`) is your gateway to every action in Zed. If you forget a shortcut, search for it there.
31
32### 3. Configure Your Editor
33
34Open the Settings Editor with `Cmd+,` (macOS) or `Ctrl+,` (Linux/Windows). Search for any setting and change it directly.
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36Common first changes:
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38- **Theme**: Press `Cmd+K Cmd+T` (macOS) or `Ctrl+K Ctrl+T` (Linux/Windows) to open the theme selector
39- **Font**: Search for `buffer_font_family` in Settings
40- **Format on save**: Search for `format_on_save` and set to `on`
41
42### 4. Set Up Your Language
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44Zed includes built-in support for many languages. For others, install the extension:
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461. Open Extensions with `Cmd+Shift+X` (macOS) or `Ctrl+Shift+X` (Linux/Windows)
472. Search for your language
483. Click Install
49
50See [Languages](./languages.md) for language-specific setup instructions.
51
52### 5. Try AI Features
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54Zed includes built-in AI assistance. Open the Agent Panel with `Cmd+Shift+A` (macOS) or `Ctrl+Shift+A` (Linux/Windows) to start a conversation, or use `Cmd+Enter` (macOS) / `Ctrl+Enter` (Linux/Windows) for inline assistance.
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56See [AI Overview](./ai/overview.md) to configure providers and learn what's possible.
57
58## Coming from Another Editor?
59
60We have dedicated guides for switching from other editors:
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62- [VS Code](./migrate/vs-code.md) — Import settings, map keybindings, find equivalent features
63- [IntelliJ IDEA](./migrate/intellij.md) — Adapt to Zed's approach to navigation and refactoring
64- [PyCharm](./migrate/pycharm.md) — Set up Python development in Zed
65- [WebStorm](./migrate/webstorm.md) — Configure JavaScript/TypeScript workflows
66- [RustRover](./migrate/rustrover.md) — Rust development in Zed
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68You can also enable familiar keybindings:
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70- **Vim**: Enable `vim_mode` in settings. See [Vim Mode](./vim.md).
71- **Helix**: Enable `helix_mode` in settings. See [Helix Mode](./helix.md).
72
73## Join the Community
74
75Zed is proudly open source, and we get better with every contribution. Join us on GitHub or in Discord to contribute code, report bugs, or suggest features.
76
77- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/zedindustries)
78- [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/zed-industries/zed/discussions)
79- [Zed Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/ZedEditor)