misterclayt0n/the-editor

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misterclayt0n/the-editor.json

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  "description": "Fast GUI text editor",
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  "language": "Rust",
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  "pushedAt": "2025-12-05T12:33:37Z",
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the-editor

Note: We don’t have an alpha release yet. See [docs/TODO.md]!(docs/TODO.md) for what’s left to be done before that happens.

![the-editor demo]!(assets/the-editor-demo.png)

Features

the-editor is a modern, high-performance text editor written in Rust, inspired by Helix. It combines the powerful modal editing paradigm of Helix/Kakoune with a native GUI built on a custom WGPU renderer.

Core Features

• Helix-inspired modal editing: Selection-first editing model where you select first, then act
• Native multicursor support: Built-in support for multiple cursors following the helix-kakoune model (selection → action)
• Custom WGPU renderer: GPU-accelerated rendering for smooth, responsive UI
• Full LSP integration: Built-in Language Server Protocol support with:
  • Code completion
  • Diagnostics (errors, warnings, hints)
  • Hover information
  • Signature help
  • Go to definition/declaration
  • And more…
• Extremely fast: Optimized for performance with minimal overhead
• Low memory footprint: Efficient memory usage even with large files
• Lightweight: Minimal dependencies, fast startup time

Installation

Currently, the-editor only supports installation through Nix flakes.

Adding the Flake Input

Add the-editor to your flake inputs:

{
  inputs = {
    # ... your other inputs
    the-editor = {
      url = "github:misterclayt0n/the-editor";
      inputs.nixpkgs.follows = "nixpkgs";
    };
  };
}

Installing

In your Nix configuration (e.g., home.nix or configuration.nix):

home.packages = [
  the-editor.packages.${system}.default
];

Or if you’re using it as a flake input in your system configuration:

environment.systemPackages = [
  inputs.the-editor.packages.${system}.default
];

Then rebuild your system/home-manager configuration:

# For NixOS
sudo nixos-rebuild switch --flake .#your-hostname

# For home-manager
home-manager switch --flake .#your-username@your-hostname

Development

See the [Repository Guidelines]!(AGENTS.md) for build, test, and development commands.

Status

the-editor is currently in active development and has not reached alpha status yet. For a detailed list of what’s remaining before the first release, see [docs/TODO.md]!(docs/TODO.md).

License