kakoune ☆

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Description:
Selection-based modal text editor

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 10.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: editor text-editor modal-editor vim development cli

Install: brew install kakoune

About:
Kakoune is a modal text editor that operates on selections, providing instant and interactive feedback as you type. It features a powerful, composable command system that enables efficient code editing and navigation. Designed with performance and consistency in mind, it aims to be faster and more expressive than traditional editors.

Key Features:

Selection-based editing model
Composable commands and keybindings
Instant interactive feedback
Client-server architecture
Extensive language support

Use Cases:

Efficient code editing for developers
Keyboard-driven workflow optimization
Remote pair programming via client-server

Alternatives:

Vim – Kakoune offers a more modern selection-based model and composable commands compared to Vim's verb-motion system.
Neovim – Kakoune provides a different editing paradigm with built-in client-server functionality, while Neovim focuses on Vim compatibility and Lua extensibility.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2025 1:27pm	10.2	0	VERSION_BUMP	1e8547cc
Sep 14, 2024 10:34am	10.2	0	VERSION_BUMP	2625d793