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
May 18, 2024 6:39am 10.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 7048a644
Aug 4, 2023 9:39pm 10.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 690380b0
Jan 25, 2023 3:04pm 10.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 9e5a23de
Jan 25, 2023 3:04pm 10.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 2a246031
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