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What is nano?

GNU nano was developed as a free substitute for the Pico text editor, which is included in the Pine email suite from the University of Washington. The aim was to replicate the functionality of Pico while adding more features. The Debian GNU/Linux distribution, known for its dedication to distributing truly "free" software—defined as software that poses no restrictions on redistribution—decided against including binary packages for Pine or Pico. This left many users in a challenging situation; although they valued these applications, the versions available did not conform to the GNU criteria for free software. GNU nano is designed to be a straightforward and efficient text editor. Beyond basic text editing functions, nano offers features like undo/redo, syntax highlighting, interactive search-and-replace, automatic indentation, line numbering, word completion, file locking, backup files, and support for various languages. A significant update occurred with the launch of version 4.0, which stopped the automatic wrapping of excessively long lines by default, giving users greater control over their text formatting. This modification demonstrates the ongoing development of the software to adapt to user preferences and requirements, illustrating its commitment to continuous improvement. As a result, users find themselves with a more customizable editing experience.

What is Caret?

Caret brings exceptional text editing features to Chrome OS by utilizing the powerful Ace editing component. This innovation allows users to avoid the complexities of installing a different operating system just to find a competent editor specifically designed for managing local files, making it especially useful for developers. With Caret, you gain access to syntax highlighting for a wide array of programming languages, as well as a selection of standard themes inspired by Ace, including visual styles that echo popular editors like Eclipse, XCode, and Chrome Dev Tools. Once you've tasted the convenience of executing various edits with just a few keystrokes, reverting back to a single cursor interface can feel nearly impossible. The application not only accommodates multiple cursors and selections but also incorporates familiar Sublime keybindings, such as Ctrl-D for selecting the next occurrence. Instead of spending valuable time memorizing shortcuts, the command palette (Ctrl-Shift-P) lets you begin typing your desired command, prompting Caret to perform a fuzzy search through its menu, effortlessly locating and executing the command for you. Consequently, this allows you to focus entirely on your coding tasks without the distraction of reaching for the mouse, thereby significantly boosting your productivity. With each feature meticulously designed to streamline your workflow, Caret positions itself as an indispensable tool for any serious developer on Chrome OS.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

HTML
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Integrations Supported

HTML
JSON
GitHub
Google Chrome
JavaScript
Tcl
Vim

API Availability

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Pricing Information

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Pricing Information

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Supported Platforms

Linux

Supported Platforms

Chromebook

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Training Options

Documentation Hub

Company Facts

Organization Name

nano

Date Founded

1999

Company Website

www.nano-editor.org

Company Facts

Organization Name

Caret

Company Website

thomaswilburn.net/caret/

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