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Description

Caret introduces top-tier text editing capabilities to Chrome OS, leveraging the remarkable Ace editing component. This means you can skip the hassle of installing an alternative operating system just to access a robust editor designed for local file management, specifically tailored for developers. With Caret, you'll benefit from syntax highlighting across numerous programming languages and a range of standard themes derived from Ace, including visual styles reminiscent of popular editors like Eclipse, XCode, and Chrome Dev Tools. Once you experience the efficiency of making various changes with just a couple of keystrokes, returning to a single cursor setup feels nearly impossible. The application supports multiple cursors and selections, along with familiar Sublime keybindings such as Ctrl-D for selecting the next match. Why invest time in memorizing keyboard shortcuts? The command palette (Ctrl-Shift-P) allows you to simply start typing your desired command, enabling Caret to perform a fuzzy search through the menu options, locate the command, and execute it seamlessly for you. This means you can fully immerse yourself in your coding without ever needing to reach for the mouse, enhancing your overall productivity.

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

JSON Yes 
C No 
Cairo Web Design CRM No 
Common Lisp No 
Dash No 
Devin Desktop No 
GitHub Yes 
Google Chrome Yes 
HTML Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
MULTI IDE No 
Mermaid Chart No 
Org Mode No 
Racket No 
Scheme No 
Sourcetrail No 
Tabnine No 
Tcl Yes 
Vim Yes 

Integrations

JSON Yes 
C Yes 
Cairo Web Design CRM Yes 
Common Lisp Yes 
Dash Yes 
Devin Desktop Yes 
GitHub No 
Google Chrome No 
HTML No 
JavaScript No 
MULTI IDE Yes 
Mermaid Chart Yes 
Org Mode Yes 
Racket Yes 
Scheme Yes 
Sourcetrail Yes 
Tabnine Yes 
Tcl No 
Vim No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

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 No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook Yes 

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

Caret

Website

thomaswilburn.net/caret/

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 

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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