Editors written in Rust

This collection centers on terminal-based text editors implemented in Rust, highlighting a focused niche within systems programming and editor design. The items span various approaches to text editing for the command line, from full-featured editors (Amp, Helix, Zed, Lapce, Zee) to lightweight or minimalistic efforts (kibi, hired) and niche projects (ed-inspired, OpenGL-backed glyph). Resources include both notable editor projects and GitHub repositories, emphasizing codebases, project goals, and runtimes (e.g., Rust performance, terminal UI, or graphics). The overarching theme is exploring efficient, fast, and ergonomic editing experiences directly in the terminal, leveraging Rust for speed, safety, and cross-platform development. The collection serves as a curated snapshot of contemporary Rust-based editors, inviting comparison of design philosophies (modal vs. modal-free, scripting capabilities, plugin ecosystems) and showcasing the diversity of approaches to terminal text editing in Rust. 12 sources collected on Markwise, last updated June 6, 2025.

1. Home

   xi-editor.io · Article · Added Apr 21, 2024

   A modern editor with a backend written in Rust.

2. GitHub - curlpipe/ox: An independent Rust text editor that runs in your terminal!

   github.com · Article · Added Apr 21, 2024

   An independent Rust text editor that runs in your terminal! - curlpipe/ox

3. Amp - A complete text editor for your terminal

   amp.rs · Article · Added Apr 21, 2024

4. Zed - Code at the speed of thought

   zed.dev · Article · Added Apr 21, 2024

   Zed is a high-performance, multiplayer code editor from the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter.

5. Neovide - Neovide

   neovide.dev · Article · Added Apr 21, 2024

   A Simple, No Nonsense, Cross-Platform, Graphical User Interface for Neovim

6. Lapce

   lapce.dev · Article · Added Apr 21, 2024

   Lightning-fast and Powerful Code Editor

7. GitHub - zackradisic/glyph: My own personal code editor built with Rust + OpenGL

   github.com · Article · Added Apr 21, 2024

   My own personal code editor built with Rust + OpenGL - zackradisic/glyph

8. GitHub - sidju/hired: A modern take on 'ed'

   github.com · Article · Added Apr 21, 2024

   A modern take on 'ed'. Contribute to sidju/hired development by creating an account on GitHub.

9. Helix

   helix-editor.com · Article · Added Apr 21, 2024

   A post-modern modal text editor.

10. GitHub - ilai-deutel/kibi: A text editor in ≤1024 lines of code, written in Rust

    github.com · Article · Added Apr 21, 2024

    A text editor in ≤1024 lines of code, written in Rust - ilai-deutel/kibi

11. GitHub - vamolessa/pepper: simple and opinionated modal code editor for your terminal

    github.com · Article · Added Apr 21, 2024

    simple and opinionated modal code editor for your terminal - vamolessa/pepper

12. GitHub - zee-editor/zee: A modern text editor for the terminal written in Rust

    github.com · Article · Added Apr 21, 2024

    A modern text editor for the terminal written in Rust - zee-editor/zee

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