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UR Cache Cleaner vs Zed

Zed offers high performance editing but lacks Drupal-specific cache shortcuts.

Which to pick

Pick UR Cache Cleaner if you want…

  • One-click cache clearing in VS Code
  • A free, open-source tool
  • Integrations with VS Code, Drupal or CiviCRM (on UR Cache Cleaner's list, not Zed's)

Pick Zed if you want…

  • Fast, AI-augmented collaborative editing
  • Fast, modern code editing
  • Integrations with Vim bindings, Debug Adapter Protocol (DAP) or Git (on Zed's list, not UR Cache Cleaner's)

Side by side

What it is
UR Cache Cleaner:A VS Code extension that clears Drupal and CiviCRM caches with one click.
Zed:Zed is a high-performance, Rust-based code editor with built-in AI agents and multiplayer collaboration.
Best for
UR Cache Cleaner:One-click cache clearing in VS Code
Zed:Fast, AI-augmented collaborative editing
Who it’s for
UR Cache Cleaner:Drupal developers using VS Code on Linux or macOS.
Zed:Individual developers and teams needing fast editing, AI assistance, and collaborative features.
Pricing
UR Cache Cleaner:Free
Zed:Freemium
Plans
UR Cache Cleaner:—
Zed:Personal $0 · Pro $10 per month · Business $30 per seat, per month
Open source
UR Cache Cleaner:Yes, 7 GitHub stars
Zed:Yes, 91,166 GitHub stars
Works with
UR Cache Cleaner:VS Code, Drupal, CiviCRM, Drush
Zed:Vim bindings, Debug Adapter Protocol (DAP), Git

UR Cache Cleaner features

  • Cache Clearing. Clear Drupal or CiviCRM cache instantly via a status-bar button.
  • Keyboard Shortcuts. Use predefined shortcuts (e.g., ⇧+⌘+C) to clear caches without leaving the editor.
  • User-Friendly UI. Clean, intuitive interface placed in the bottom-left status bar.
  • Linux/macOS Support. Optimized for Linux and macOS environments.
  • Requires Drush / CV. Works with Drush for Drupal and CV CLI tools for CiviCRM.

Zed features

  • Multicore performance. Written in Rust to leverage multiple CPU cores and GPU for low latency editing.
  • Parallel agents. Run multiple AI agents in parallel across projects for tasks like code generation and refactoring.
  • Multiplayer collaboration. Chat, share screens, and edit code together in real time with teammates.
  • Native Git support. Stage, commit, push, pull and view diffs directly inside the editor.
  • Edit prediction. Zeta2 model predicts next code tokens, offering up to 2,000 accepted predictions on the free plan.
  • Debugger (DAP). Built-in Debug Adapter Protocol support for debugging many languages.
  • Vim-friendly modal editing. First-class Vim bindings with text objects and marks.
  • Remote development. UI runs locally while code executes on a remote server.

UR Cache Cleaner vs Zed FAQ

Is UR Cache Cleaner or Zed free?+

UR Cache Cleaner is free. Zed has a free plan (Personal); paid plans start at $10/month (Pro).

Which is cheaper, UR Cache Cleaner or Zed?+

UR Cache Cleaner is free, so it costs less. Zed starts at $10/month (Pro).

Is UR Cache Cleaner or Zed open source?+

Yes, both are open source: UR Cache Cleaner (vinugawade/ur-cache-cleaner on GitHub, GPL-3.0 license) and Zed (zed-industries/zed on GitHub).

Do UR Cache Cleaner and Zed integrate with the same tools?+

Their integration lists don't overlap: UR Cache Cleaner lists VS Code, Drupal, CiviCRM and Drush; Zed lists Vim bindings, Debug Adapter Protocol (DAP) and Git.

On DevHunt

UR Cache Cleaner

2 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 3, 2023

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