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Kakoune

Supports multiple selections and manipulates current selections in normal mode.

Made by Maxime Coste

  • Developer Tools

  • development

  • Text Editor

  • Code Editor

  • programming

What is Kakoune?

Kakoune is a powerful and versatile text editor that draws inspiration from the renowned Vim editor, offering a comprehensive suite of features tailored for efficient code editing. Embracing a dual-mode approach, Kakoune seamlessly transitions between normal mode, where users leverage intuitive commands to manipulate text selections, and insertion mode, where

Highlights

  • Multiple Selections: Kakoune's advanced selection capabilities allow users to simultaneously edit and manipulate multiple areas of text, enabling faster and more streamlined workflows
  • Extensive Command Set: Kakoune boasts a wide array of commands that closely mirror Vim's, providing a familiar and seamless experience for users transitioning from the popular editor
  • Interactive Editing: Kakoune's focus on interactivity ensures that commands produce immediate, visible results, allowing users to make incremental changes and see their impact in real-time.

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Cygwin
  • Linux

Languages

  • English

Features

    • Multiple Cursors

    • Modal editor

    • Syntax Highlighting

    • Autocompletion

    • Works in a terminal