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Micro vs Lapce
Context: Code Editors · methodology v1.0.0 · 17 rows
| Attribute | Micromicro-editor | LapceLapce project |
|---|---|---|
| Identity · Taxonomy | ||
| Tags | terminal, lightweight, lua-plugins | rust, open-source, remote-development |
| Platform · Deployment | ||
| Delivery model | — | desktop |
| Desktop apps | — | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Pricing · Licensing | ||
| Free plan | true | true |
| License model | open-source | open-source |
| Pricing model | free | free |
| Source repository | https://github.com/micro-editor/micro | https://github.com/lapce/lapce |
| SPDX license IDs | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Features · Product · Fit | ||
| Core capabilities | Terminal-based editing, Single static binary with no dependencies, Lua plugin system with a plugin manager, Sublime-style multiple cursors, Built-in terminal emulator | Editor core written in Rust, Built-in language server protocol support, Toggleable Vim-like modal editing, Built-in remote development, Plugin system for WASI-compatible languages, Built-in terminal |
| Api · Integrations · Ecosystem | ||
| API available | true | true |
| CLI | true | — |
| Support · Docs · Services | ||
| Support channels | — | community |
| Audience · Use · Case | ||
| Best for | Users who want an easy-to-use terminal editor that installs as a single static binary and supports Lua plugins. | Developers looking for an open-source Rust-based editor with language server support, modal editing, and remote development built in. |
| Primary use cases | Terminal text editing, Editing on systems where a dependency-free binary is preferred | Desktop code editing, Remote development projects |
| Skill level | beginner | intermediate |
| Lifecycle · Versioning | ||
| Current version | 2.0.15 | 0.4.2 |
| Maintenance status | active | active |
“—” means unknown (we never treat missing evidence as a negative). Cells reflect each value's current evidence state; superseded or stale values are excluded. Ranking rows are editorial assessments under the cited methodology version — see the Code Editors category for definitions.