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A snappy, configuration-free terminal text editor and IDE with syntax highlighting, LSP support, and built-in build/format tools.
What is o?
Orbiton (often invoked as 'o') is a fast, configuration-free text editor and lightweight IDE designed for the terminal. It provides syntax highlighting, language-aware build and format commands, LSP support for tab completion, and debugging capabilities, all within a minimal interface that avoids configuration overhead. It's built for quick edit-format-compile cycles and supports a wide range of programming languages and file types.
Developers who prefer terminal-based workflows and want a fast, opinionated editor for writing code, commit messages, Markdown, and config files without spending time on configuration. It's particularly suited for those working on edit-compile-run tasks in languages like Go, Rust, C++, and Python.
Orbiton offers a unique combination of speed, simplicity, and built-in tooling—like one-key build/format commands and LSP support—without requiring configuration. Its focus on minimal distraction and rapid development cycles makes it stand out from more complex editors like Vim or Emacs, while still providing IDE-like features.
Overview
Snappy and configuration-free text editor/IDE for the terminal. Suitable for writing git commit messages, editing Markdown, config files, source code, man pages and for quick edit-format-compile cycles when programming. Has syntax highlighting, jump-to-error, rainbow parentheses, macros, cut/paste portals, LSP support and a simple gdb+dlv frontend.
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