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Description

Kakoune is a remarkably efficient modal text editor that emphasizes real-time feedback and offers powerful, intuitive options for multi-selection. Drawing inspiration from Vim, it presents a unique perspective on modal editing by prioritizing a selection-based workflow, which enhances the natural fluidity of text manipulation. Unlike traditional editors where commands are executed on cursors, Kakoune empowers users by allowing commands to act on selections, thus facilitating precise and rapid editing and navigation. With features such as robust multi-caret editing, context-aware autocompletion, and extensive support for various programming languages, Kakoune is optimized for handling large files and intricate codebases with ease. Its design allows for scripting and extension using shell commands, ensuring seamless integration with UNIX tools and offering users a high degree of customization. Renowned for its remarkable responsiveness and adaptability, Kakoune is particularly well-suited for developers who favor a keyboard-driven interface and value immediate, real-time feedback throughout their editing tasks. This makes it an excellent choice for those looking to enhance their productivity in coding environments.

Description

Notepad++ serves as a free alternative to traditional Notepad and is designed for editing source code across various programming languages. Functioning within the Microsoft Windows ecosystem, it operates under the terms of the GNU General Public License. The editor is built on the robust Scintilla editing framework and is developed using C++, making use of the pure Win32 API and Standard Template Library (STL) to achieve enhanced execution speed and a compact file size. By optimizing numerous processes while maintaining user-friendliness, Notepad++ aims to contribute to the reduction of global carbon dioxide emissions. The software’s efficiency allows computers to use less CPU power, enabling them to operate at lower energy levels, which in turn leads to reduced power consumption and a more sustainable environment. This approach exemplifies how software development can align with eco-friendly initiatives.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

C Yes 
C# Yes 
C++ Yes 
CSS Yes 
HTML Yes 
Haskell Yes 
Java Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
Lua Yes 
PHP Yes 
Python Yes 
Rust Yes 
Accops HySecure No 
Erlang No 
Logix No 
Pascal No 
Postscript No 
Tcl No 
TypeScript Yes 
YAML No 

Integrations

C Yes 
C# Yes 
C++ Yes 
CSS Yes 
HTML Yes 
Haskell Yes 
Java Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
Lua Yes 
PHP Yes 
Python Yes 
Rust Yes 
Accops HySecure Yes 
Erlang Yes 
Logix Yes 
Pascal Yes 
Postscript Yes 
Tcl Yes 
TypeScript No 
YAML Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Kakoune is free and open source
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

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

Customer Support

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

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

Kakoune

Website

kakoune.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Notepad++

Founded

2003

Website

sourceforge.net/projects/notepadplusplus.mirror/

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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