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).