orbiton ☆
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Description:
Fast and config-free text editor and IDE limited by VT100
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.70.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 13, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: text-editor ide terminal productivity developer-tools
Install: brew install orbiton
About:
Orbiton is a lightweight, terminal-based text editor and IDE designed for speed and simplicity. It operates without configuration files, offering immediate productivity for developers. Its key value is providing a fast, distraction-free editing experience directly within the terminal, supporting over 100 programming languages.
Key Features:
  • Configuration-free operation
  • Fast startup and low resource usage
  • Built-in IDE features (LSP, Git integration)
  • VT100 compatibility for remote work
Use Cases:
  • Quickly editing configuration files on servers
  • Lightweight coding on low-resource systems
  • Remote development over SSH
Alternatives:
  • nano – Orbiton offers more IDE-like features and speed compared to nano's basic functionality.
  • vim – Orbiton provides a simpler, config-free experience without Vim's steep learning curve.
Version History
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Nov 13, 2025 3:02pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 6a928147
Oct 10, 2025 4:31pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 7476f469
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Sep 12, 2024 3:55pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 62d35266
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