Micro

Open source

A terminal-based text editor distributed as a single static binary, with Lua plugins and common keybindings.

by micro-editorOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

Micro has not yet been editorially reviewed. User reviews and published field data below are unaffected — we say so rather than implying an editorial verdict.

Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): terminal, lightweight, lua-pluginsVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerification pending
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/micro-editor/microVerification pending
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): MITVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Terminal-based editing, Single static binary with no dependencies, Lua plugin system with a plugin manager, Sublime-style multiple cursors, Built-in terminal emulatorVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending
CLI(true/false): trueVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Users who want an easy-to-use terminal editor that installs as a single static binary and supports Lua plugins.Verification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Terminal text editing, Editing on systems where a dependency-free binary is preferredVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): beginnerVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 2.0.15Verification pending
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

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