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Hackerman Text

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Multi-pane, scriptable, with non-intrusive AI

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Hackerman Text is a native code editor for macOS, designed for extreme speed and minimal interference. It delivers zero-latency typing (keypress-to-paint under 10 ms) and a multi-pane, multi-window workflow that stays out of your way.

Key Features

  • Zero-latency typing: Every feature is built to keep keypress-to-paint latency under 10 ms.
  • Non-intrusive AI: Opt-in code completion using local models or supported cloud providers, with no chat panels or agent clutter.
  • Multi-pane and multi-window: Open files side by side, detach tabs, and sync the same file across windows.
  • Hackable: Create custom themes, editor commands, and lexers, all stored as plain text.
  • Org-mode and inline scripting: Execute code in Org files (Python, Lua, JavaScript, Hy), run shell commands, and evaluate Python expressions inline.
  • Agent agnostic: Use any agent CLI; the editor detects external changes and refreshes.
  • No lock-in: Settings, themes, and commands are plain text files, easy to version control and move.

Use Cases

  • Daily coding across multiple languages with fast, precise syntax highlighting for 50+ languages.
  • Literate programming and technical note-taking with Org-mode support.
  • Custom tooling via hot-reloaded scripts that act as editor commands.

Requirements

macOS 14.2 or later. Currently in early access (v0.1.0).

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