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About Kakoune
Kakoune is a highly efficient, modal text editor that focuses on real-time feedback and powerful, intuitive multi-selection capabilities. Inspired by Vim but offering its own distinct approach to modal editing, Kakoune prioritizes a selection-based workflow that makes text manipulation feel natural and fluid. Instead of commands operating on cursors, commands operate on selections, allowing users to edit and navigate with precision and speed. Kakoune features robust multi-caret editing, context-aware autocompletion, and extensive language support, with performance optimized for working with large files and complex codebases. Designed to be scriptable and extendable with shell commands, Kakoune integrates smoothly with UNIX tools, giving users flexibility in customization. Known for its responsiveness and adaptability, Kakoune is ideal for developers who prefer a keyboard-driven interface and appreciate real-time, immediate feedback in their editing workflow.
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Kakoune is free and open source
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