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Lite XLEdiTidE
Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

 Free

Free and open source; code under the LGPL 2.1 or later.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, Linux
  • Extensible through Lua plugins and themes
  • Project browser with regex search across files
  • Embedded Python console and extension support
  • Some Lite plugins need adaptations for Lite XL.
  • Code completion, split view and Vim mode are still beta
  • Needs a display at least 1000 pixels wide
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: LGPL-2.1-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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