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Kakoune
Modal editor with multiple selections and orthogonal design
Description
Kakoune is a modal text editor that focuses on fewer keystrokes, multiple selections, and orthogonal design. It takes vim's modal editing concept and improves upon it with a more consistent and composable command language.
AI Summary
Modal text editor with multiple selections and an orthogonal, composable design
Capabilities
- + Edit text with modal vim-like interface
- + Use multiple selections for parallel editing
- + Compose commands orthogonally
- + Integrate with external tools via pipes
- + Customize with scripting
Use When
- → When you want a modal editor with better multiple selection support than vim
- → When you value composable editor commands
Avoid When
- x When you need extensive plugin ecosystem like vim/neovim