Self-hosted code editors & ides

Open-source editors when weighing JetBrains vs VS Code, or leaving both for a lighter stack.

Zed

GPU-accelerated multiplayer code editor written in Rust.

Self-host optional

VSCodium

VS Code–compatible binaries without Microsoft branding or telemetry.

Self-host optional

Neovim

Extensible Vim-based modal editor focused on speed and Lua config.

Self-host optional

Lapce

Lightning-fast Rust code editor with remote development support.

Self-host optional

Helix

Post-modern modal editor with tree-sitter and multiple cursors built in.

Self-host optional