kak
modal text editor inspired by Vim
TLDR
Open file
$ kak [file.txt]
Open multiple files$ kak [file1] [file2]
Open at line$ kak +[50] [file.txt]
Execute command$ kak -e "[command]" [file.txt]
Client-server mode$ kak -c [session-name]
Start as server$ kak -d -s [session-name]
SYNOPSIS
kak [options] [file...]
DESCRIPTION
Kakoune is a modal text editor inspired by Vim. It uses selection-first editing with multiple cursors.The editor provides instant visual feedback. It separates selection from action for intuitive editing.
PARAMETERS
FILE
Files to edit.+LINE
Go to line number.-e CMD
Execute command after startup.-c SESSION
Connect to session.-d
Daemon mode.-s NAME
Session name.--help
Display help information.
INSTALL
sudo apt install kakoune
sudo dnf install kakoune
sudo pacman -S kakoune
sudo apk add kakoune
sudo zypper install kakoune
brew install kakoune
nix profile install nixpkgs#kakoune
CAVEATS
Different from Vim paradigm. Learning curve. Client-server architecture.
HISTORY
Kakoune was created by Maxime Coste as a Vim-inspired editor with a focus on interactivity and orthogonality.