Micro is a terminal-based text editor designed to be intuitive and easy to use. It arrives as a single static binary with no external dependencies.
| Best for | terminal users seeking an easy-to-install alternative to nano |
| Website | micro-editor.github.io |
What stands out
Micro offers effortless installation via a static binary with no dependencies.
“Micro's number one feature is being easy to install (it's”Micro, own website
The product features a full plugin system written in Lua.
“Micro supports a full-blown plugin system.”Micro, own website
Worth knowing
Micro currently lacks any form of Vim keybinding emulation.
“Currently micro does not have any sort of Vim emulation.”Micro, own website
Strengths and trade-offs
- Micro offers effortless installation via a static binary with no dependencies.
- The product features a full plugin system written in Lua.
- Micro currently lacks any form of Vim keybinding emulation.
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How Micro ranks
#10 in Best code editors
How the score is made up: Evidence on its own site 12; How complete its published information is 10; Fit to this ranking's criteria 40; Buying information on its own site 4.
“a modern and intuitive terminal-based text editor”Micro, own website
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Questions about Micro
Who is Micro best for?
Micro is best for terminal users seeking an easy-to-install alternative to nano.
Where does Micro rank?
Micro is ranked #10 in Best code editors (Lister Score 66.0).
What are the best alternatives to Micro?
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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