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Description

BlueGriffon® is an advanced Web and EPUB editor that utilizes the rendering engine originally developed for Firefox. With a rich legacy that includes notable predecessors like Netscape®, Mozilla® Composer, and Nvu, it stands out in the market. Powered by Gecko, the same engine that underpins Firefox®, BlueGriffon® boasts an array of robust features designed for both novice and experienced users. This editor has garnered a significant user base, with millions relying on it across various sectors, including educational institutions, governmental bodies, and even the European Parliament. Additionally, it has received official endorsement from the French Government, which recommends it as the Web Authoring Tool for its administration, highlighting the importance of promoting Free Software initiatives. Its widespread adoption and recognition underscore its effectiveness and reliability in web development.

Description

At its foundation lies an interpreter dedicated to Emacs Lisp, a variant of the Lisp programming language enhanced for text editing tasks. It offers content-aware editing modes that feature syntax highlighting for a variety of file formats. The platform includes comprehensive built-in documentation, complete with a tutorial aimed at newcomers. Users benefit from extensive Unicode support accommodating nearly all human scripts. It is highly customizable, allowing modifications through Emacs Lisp code or via a graphical interface. Beyond mere text editing, it encompasses a diverse array of functionalities, such as a project planner, email and news reader, debugging interface, calendar, IRC client, and much more. The presence of a packaging system enables users to download and install various extensions seamlessly. Additionally, it provides built-in support for arbitrary-size integers and utilizes HarfBuzz for effective text shaping. There is also native functionality for JSON parsing, improved support for Cairo drawing, and the adoption of portable dumping in lieu of unexec. The system adheres to XDG conventions for initialization files and includes an additional early-init file for enhanced customization. Furthermore, it supports built-in tab bar and tab-line features, as well as the ability to resize and rotate images without relying on ImageMagick, making it a versatile tool for a wide range of tasks. Overall, it stands out as a powerful platform that caters to a multitude of user needs beyond simple text manipulation.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Amp No 
C No 
CSS Yes 
Cairo Web Design CRM No 
Cody No 
Common Lisp No 
Dash No 
Devin Desktop No 
HTML Yes 
Hound No 
JSON No 
MULTI IDE No 
Markdown Yes 
Mermaid Chart No 
Org Mode No 
Racket No 
Scheme No 
Termius No 
Wing Python IDE No 

Integrations

Amp Yes 
C Yes 
CSS No 
Cairo Web Design CRM Yes 
Cody Yes 
Common Lisp Yes 
Dash Yes 
Devin Desktop Yes 
HTML No 
Hound Yes 
JSON Yes 
MULTI IDE Yes 
Markdown No 
Mermaid Chart Yes 
Org Mode Yes 
Racket Yes 
Scheme Yes 
Termius Yes 
Wing Python IDE Yes 

Pricing Details

$87.75 one-time payment
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Disruptive Innovations

Country

France

Website

www.bluegriffon.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

GNU

Founded

1996

Country

United States

Website

www.gnu.org/software/emacs/

Product Features

Code Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

Text Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

Web Design

Autocompletion No 
Collaborative Editing No 
Content Management No 
Drag & Drop No 
Element Libraries No 
Programming Language Support No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
Templates No 

Product Features

Code Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

Text Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

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