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XedEdiTidE
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

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

Linux Windows, Linux
  • Lightweight and quick to start
  • Works across desktop environments
  • Project browser with regex search across files
  • Embedded Python console and extension support
  • Linux only
  • Basic compared with a full code editor or IDE
  • 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 not stated License: LGPL-2.1-or-later
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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