v1.20.1 v26.9.0
zed-industries/zedSep 16, 2026 → Sep 16, 20260 days between releases
What's New
The newer release introduces Node.js runtime features (crypto, FFI, node:bench) which are fundamentally different from the Zed editor features in the older version.
Breaking Changes
- Enabling the FFI module by default may break existing native extensions that relied on manual loading or the previous default behavior.
New Features
- Generic MAC API for cryptographic operations
- OpenSSL provider discovery for ciphers and hashes
- FFI module enabled by default
- node:bench implementation for performance profiling
- Experimental DTLS support
Improvements
- Histogram meanCI API for statistical analysis
- CBOR export/import for histogram exchange
Upgrade Notes
Note that the newer release notes describe a JavaScript runtime environment (Node.js) rather than the Zed code editor. Ensure you are upgrading the correct repository. If upgrading a Node.js application, be aware that the FFI module is now enabled by default.
The Two Releases
v1.20.1
Sep 16, 2026· 1 month ago
This release introduces optional cursor animations, configurable window title formatting, and Markdown preview settings, alongside improvements to Git cloning, language server routing, and multi-cursor performance. It also brings support for Emmet wrap with abbreviation and the new Gemini 3.8 Flash AI model.
Full release notes2026-09-16, Version 26.9.0 (Current), @aduh95
Sep 16, 2026· 1 month ago
Introduces a generic MAC API and OpenSSL provider discovery, enables the FFI module by default, and adds benchmarking tools and experimental DTLS support.
Full release notes