Kakoune
A faster modal code editor with multiple selections
Kakoune is a modal code editor designed for speed and orthogonality. Its central feature relies on multiple selections to facilitate efficient text interaction.
| Best for | developers seeking efficient keyboard-driven editing |
| Website | kakoune.org |
What stands out
Kakoune offers powerful multiple selection primitives for text manipulation.
“Multiple selections are the central way of interacting in Kakoune ,”Kakoune, own website
The product allows extensive customization through macros and hooks.
“Users can extend the features of Kakoune or customize them to their liking with macros or hooks.”Kakoune, own website
Strengths and trade-offs
- Kakoune offers powerful multiple selection primitives for text manipulation.
- The product allows extensive customisation through macros and hooks.
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How Kakoune ranks
#9 in Best code editors
How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 16; How complete its published information is 10; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 4.
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Questions about Kakoune
Who is Kakoune best for?
Kakoune is best for developers seeking efficient keyboard-driven editing.
Where does Kakoune rank?
Kakoune is ranked #9 in Best code editors (Lister Score 70.0).
What are the best alternatives to Kakoune?
The closest alternatives on Lister are Syncfusion (#1 in Best code editors), Acode (#2 in Best code editors) and Nova (#3 in Best code editors).
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