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Modern terminal editor with common shortcuts (Ctrl+S, Ctrl+C).

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Terminal editor written in Go, single binary, with familiar shortcuts, mouse support, multiple cursors and plugin support.

When to use

For anyone who wants an intuitive terminal editor, without learning modes or new shortcuts.

When to avoid

If you need modal editing or a large plugin ecosystem.

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