Show HN: Lite – A small, fast text editor (github.com)

Article summary

The article presents a lightweight text editor called Lite, written in Lua, which aims to be fast, small, and easy to modify. The editor can be customized through plugins and has a simple build process. It is available for Windows and Linux, and users have reported successful compilation on macOS with some adjustments. The editor's goal is to provide a practical and minimalistic editing experience.

Main themes

• Lightweight text editors
• Lua programming language
• Customization options
• Performance and speed
• Compatibility issues
• Minimalistic design

What commenters say

• Some users had issues running the editor on macOS due to missing dependencies or compatibility problems, but were able to resolve them with additional installation steps.
• The editor's font size is too large on high-resolution screens, and users suggested adjusting the scale factor to improve the display.
• Comparisons were made to other lightweight text editors, such as Textadept and Kilo, with some users preferring Lite's simplicity and others appreciating the features of the alternative editors.
• Users discussed the importance of customization options, such as key bindings and plugin support, in making a text editor suitable for their needs.
• Some users experienced issues with the editor's performance, such as stalls or crashes, when working with large files, while others found it to be fast and reliable.
• The editor's lack of certain features, such as a folder view, was noted as a limitation by some users, but others appreciated its minimalistic approach.
• Users also discussed the trade-offs between performance and feature completeness in text editors, with some prioritizing speed and simplicity and others preferring more comprehensive functionality.