Lying to Zed to get its remote server running on FreeBSD
A developer shares a technical workaround to run the Zed code editor on FreeBSD by masquerading as a Linux environment. The author expresses a preference for lightweight, AI-optional development tools over bloated alternatives like VS Code.
Why it matters
It reflects a growing segment of the developer community seeking to maintain control over their software environment and avoid forced AI integration.
If anyone from the Zed team is reading this: please support FreeBSD remote servers out of the box. I’m happy to help with CI or anything else, free of charge, feel free to reach out: hayzam@alchemilla.io .
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