Install Zed on Ubuntu 24.04 | Generated by AI
For Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, the most straightforward and official installation method for Zed (the high-performance code editor) is via their provided shell script, which works natively on most Linux distributions including Debian-based ones like Ubuntu. It handles dependencies automatically and ensures you get the latest stable release.
Recommended Installation: Official Script
Run this in your terminal:
curl -f https://zed.dev/install.sh | sh
- This installs Zed to
~/.local/bin/zed(add to your PATH if needed:export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH"in~/.bashrcor similar). - Prerequisites: Your system (glibc 2.39 on kernel 6.14) meets the requirements (x86_64 glibc >= 2.31).
- After install, launch with
zedor from GNOME’s app menu. - For the preview channel (nightly builds):
curl -f https://zed.dev/install.sh | ZED_CHANNEL=preview sh.
If you prefer a sandboxed, universal package (no native deps to worry about), use the Flathub option from your list (dev.zed.Zed) via Flatpak:
- Install Flatpak if not present:
sudo apt update && sudo apt install flatpak. - Add Flathub repo:
flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo. - Install:
flatpak install flathub dev.zed.Zed. - Run:
flatpak run dev.zed.Zed.
The script is generally faster and more integrated for a desktop like GNOME, but Flatpak is great if you want isolation or already use it for other apps. Avoid the other options in your list, as they’re for non-Debian distros and won’t work directly on Ubuntu without extra setup.