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micro
Modern, intuitive terminal text editor with plugin support
Description
micro aims to be a successor to nano. It is easy to use with nano-like keybindings, but also takes advantage of the full capabilities of modern terminals. It supports multiple cursors, has a plugin system, and provides syntax highlighting for over 130 languages. Written in Go.
AI Summary
Modern, intuitive terminal text editor with multiple cursors and plugin support
Capabilities
- + Edit text with intuitive keybindings similar to nano
- + Support multiple cursors for simultaneous editing
- + Extend functionality via a plugin system
- + Provide syntax highlighting for 130+ languages
- + Support true color and mouse input
Use When
- → You want a modern, easy-to-use terminal editor
- → You need multiple cursors in a terminal editor
- → You want a nano-like editor with more features
Avoid When
- x You need the full power and extensibility of vim or emacs