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Description

Geany stands out as a robust, efficient, and lightweight text editor designed specifically for programmers, offering a wealth of features that enhance productivity without slowing down the user experience. It is compatible with Linux, Windows, and MacOS, supports over 40 languages, and accommodates more than 50 programming languages natively. One of the main motivations behind creating Geany was the demand for a versatile, user-friendly, and cross-platform IDE/editor that combines flexibility with power. While various editors fulfill some of these criteria, many fail to adequately address others. Geany is distributed under the GPL v2 license, ensuring that users have the freedom to modify and improve the software, while also allowing the entire community to benefit from those enhancements. Its highly customizable components, such as color themes (known as Geany Themes) and the ability to add new file types, cater to diverse user preferences. Additionally, Geany is equipped with numerous settings that allow for extensive personalization, ensuring it meets the unique needs of its users, including support for popular programming languages like C, Java, PHP, HTML, and JavaScript. Ultimately, Geany appeals to developers looking for a reliable tool that combines simplicity with comprehensive functionality.

Description

gedit serves as the text editor for the GNOME desktop environment, prioritizing user-friendliness through its default simple interface. Users can access more sophisticated functionalities by activating various plugins, thanks to a versatile plugin architecture that allows for the dynamic incorporation of new advanced features. This adaptability makes gedit a powerful tool for both casual users and those requiring more complex capabilities.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

C Yes 
C++ Yes 
CSS Yes 
HTML Yes 
Java Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
Markdown Yes 
Perl Yes 
Python Yes 
Common Lisp Yes 
Fortran Yes 
Go Yes 
Haskell Yes 
Kotlin Yes 
Objective-C Yes 
PowerShell Yes 
Racket Yes 
Rust Yes 
SQL Yes 
Scala Yes 

Integrations

C Yes 
C++ Yes 
CSS Yes 
HTML Yes 
Java Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
Markdown Yes 
Perl Yes 
Python Yes 
Common Lisp No 
Fortran No 
Go No 
Haskell No 
Kotlin No 
Objective-C No 
PowerShell No 
Racket No 
Rust No 
SQL No 
Scala 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 Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook 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 

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 No 

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 No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Geany

Founded

2021

Website

www.geany.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

The GNOME Project

Founded

2005

Website

wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Gedit

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 

IDE

Code Completion No 
Compiler No 
Cross Platform Support No 
Debugger No 
Drag and Drop UI No 
Integrations and Plugins No 
Multi Language Support No 
Project Management No 
Text Editor / Code Editor 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 Yes 
Auto-Complete Yes 
Code Folding Yes 
Column Editing Yes 
Customizable Themes Yes 
Debugging Yes 
Formatting / Table Editing Yes 
Keyboard Shortcuts Yes 
Multi-Monitor Editing Yes 
Syntax Highlighting Yes 
WYSIWYG No 

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