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nano

Easy to use, lightweight text editor with on-screen key bindings

Development linuxmacoswindows C GPL-3.0

Description

nano is an easy to use, lightweight text editor. It requires no complex keybindings to remember, as the main ones are shown in the bottom menu bar. It is an ideal editor for quick edits and for users who prefer simplicity.

AI Summary

Simple, beginner-friendly terminal text editor with visible keyboard shortcuts

Capabilities

  • + Edit text files with an intuitive interface
  • + Display available keyboard shortcuts on screen
  • + Provide syntax highlighting for common file types
  • + Support search, replace, and spell checking

Use When

  • You need a simple, easy-to-learn terminal text editor
  • You want to quickly edit files without learning complex keybindings

Avoid When

  • x You need advanced editing features and extensibility

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