texteditor v0.1.1

ted

Simple terminal-based editor

Usage

ted <file>

Keybindings

• Printable characters: Insert text
• Arrow keys: Move cursor
• Backspace: Delete text
• Escape: Save changes and exit
• [ctrl+s]: Save changes
• [ctrl+c]: Exit

Features

• Read files
• Write changes
• Block-shaped cursor
• Insert text at cursor position
• Delete text on the left of the cursor
• Programatic editor API

TODO

• Remove text on the right of the cursor
• Change cursor position

Roadmap

• Text selection
• Mouse support
• Scrollbars

Under consideration

• Undo/Redo
• Statusbar
• Config file
• Shell (a.k.a. command pallete)
• Plugin interface

Plugins

• Syntax highlight
• Snippets

blessed questions

• Must form inputs be contained in a form?
• How to disable default escape binding in form inputs