Latest release · v26.2

A text editor that's
actually productive

More than Notepad. Syntax highlighting, integrated terminal, developer tools, extensions, modules, and 80+ built-in tools — all free, all in one place.

80+
Built-in Tools
25
Languages
18+
Themes
Free
Forever

Everything you need, built in

A complete developer toolkit without the bloat. Every feature is carefully crafted for productivity.

Syntax Highlighting

C#, JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS, JSON, XML, SQL, and many more with accurate tokenization.

Multiple Themes

Dark, Light, Monokai, Dracula, Nord, Solarized, and more. Plus custom theme support.

Tabbed Interface

Work with multiple files simultaneously. Multi-row tabs, smart naming, and duplicate tab support.

Find & Replace

Regex-powered search across documents with match highlighting and group capture support.

Integrated Terminal

Built-in PowerShell terminal with theme integration and resizable split pane.

File Compare

Side-by-side diff with visual highlighting. Quickly spot differences between files.

Regex Editor

Build and test regular expressions with real-time matching and named group highlighting.

CSV & Parquet Viewer

View structured data in formatted tables with sorting, filtering, and schema info.

Clipboard History

Access previously copied text. Never lose a snippet you copied earlier.

Folder Explorer

Windows Explorer-style navigation with Quick Access, This PC, and drive browsing.

Macro Recording

Record, save, and replay keyboard macros. Automate repetitive editing tasks.

Templates & Snippets

Create files from templates and insert code snippets with the built-in manager.

Read Aloud

Text-to-speech with adjustable voice and speed. Have documents read to you.

Voice Dictation

Speech-to-text with real-time transcription using Windows speech recognition.

Auto-Save & Backup

Automatic saving with session restore. Configurable backup intervals and retention.

Performance Monitor

Real-time CPU and memory usage in the status bar. Stay informed about resource usage.

Unit Converter

Convert between units of length, weight, temperature, data, and more.

Document Formatting

Auto-format JSON, XML, and other structured documents with a single click.

Hex Editor

View and inspect binary files with side-by-side hexadecimal and ASCII display.

OpenAPI / Swagger Viewer

Parse and browse OpenAPI 2.0 & 3.0 specifications with color-coded HTTP methods.

Protobuf / gRPC Viewer

Visualize Protocol Buffer definitions — messages, enums, services, and RPCs.

JWT Decoder

Decode JSON Web Tokens to inspect headers, payloads, claims, and expiration.

Cron Expression Parser

Parse cron expressions with human-readable descriptions and next execution times.

PII & Secrets Detector

Scan for API keys, passwords, connection strings, and other sensitive data.

HTTP Request Tester

Test REST API calls with GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, custom headers, and body.

QR Code Generator

Generate QR codes from text or URLs with adjustable size. Copy or save as image.

URL Shortener

Shorten URLs directly from the editor using popular URL shortening services.

Command Palette

Quick access to all commands with fuzzy search. Ctrl+Shift+P to open.

Sticky Notes

Persistent sticky notes panel for quick reminders and notes alongside your code.

Zen Mode

Distraction-free writing by hiding menus, toolbars, and panels for focused work.

Screen Saver

Full-screen animated screen savers (Matrix, Ash, Snow, Rain) that prevent Windows idle/sleep.

Menu Customization

Show, hide, rename, and reorganize menu items via drag-and-drop in Settings. Factory reset to defaults anytime.

Template Management

Create, edit, and delete file templates including built-in ones. Templates open directly in a new tab.

34 Developer Tools

HTTP tester, JWT decoder, database query, Kusto, DNS lookup, port scanner, SSH key generator, and many more.

Extensions & Modules

15 C# script extensions with GUI panels, plus a DLL plugin framework with 6 built-in modules and SDK.

Script Plugins

Write text-processing plugins in C#, PowerShell, Batch, or Python with the built-in Plugin Manager.

Code Folding & Minimap

Collapsible code regions, bracket matching, indent guides, and a code overview minimap panel.

Kanban Board

Built-in task management board with drag-and-drop cards across To Do, In Progress, and Done columns.

ASCII Art Generator

Generate ASCII art text from input with various font styles for comments and documentation.

World Clock

Configurable multi-city clock display in the menu bar with real-time updates every second.

Text Analysis Suite

Case conversion, line sorting, readability scores, todo scanning, code metrics, and encoding detection.

Tab Groups

Organize tabs into named, color-coded groups. Move tabs between groups with drag-and-drop.


Developer tools, built right in

Essential utilities without leaving the editor.

Syntax Highlighting
Integrated Terminal
File Compare
Regex Editor
CSV Viewer
Parquet Viewer
Folder Explorer
Unit Converter
Text-to-Speech
Voice Dictation
Macro Recording
Templates & Snippets
Sysinternals Tools
Custom Themes
Performance Monitor
Duplicate Tab
Clipboard History
URL Preview
Hex Editor
OpenAPI Viewer
Protobuf Viewer
JWT Decoder
Cron Parser
PII & Secrets Detector
HTTP Request Tester
QR Code Generator
URL Shortener
Command Palette
Sticky Notes
Zen Mode
Screen Saver
34 Developer Tools
15 Extensions
6 Modules (SDK)
Script Plugins
Kanban Board
ASCII Art Generator
Built-in Browser
Code Folding
Minimap
Tab Groups
World Clock
Database Query
Kusto Query
Certificate Viewer
Docker Validator
WebSocket Tester
DNS & WHOIS
Windows Tools (50+)
External Tools

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