kibi
A configurable terminal text editor written in Rust with UTF-8 support, syntax highlighting, and a strict 1024-line code limit.
What is kibi?
Kibi is a terminal-based text editor written in Rust with a strict limit of 1024 lines of code. It provides essential features like UTF-8 support, syntax highlighting, and incremental search while maintaining a minimal codebase. The project serves as both a practical lightweight editor and an educational example of constraint-driven software development.
Developers and students interested in minimalist software, Rust programming, or understanding text editor internals. It's suitable for users who need a fast, configurable terminal editor without heavy dependencies.
Kibi offers a unique combination of modern editor features (UTF-8, syntax highlighting) within an extremely small, auditable codebase. Its Rust foundation ensures memory safety, and the 1024-line constraint encourages clean, efficient code—making it both educational and practical.
Overview
A text editor in ≤1024 lines of code, written in Rust
Use Cases
Best For
- Learning text editor implementation in Rust
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