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.
using System;
public class Program
{
static void Main(string[] args)
{
Console.WriteLine("Hello, Scribbles!");
}
}
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.
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