Lite XL

Tiny extensible editor written in Lua

About Lite XL

Lite XL is a lightweight, open-source text editor written mostly in Lua with a small footprint and instant startup. It supports plugins, syntax highlighting and project-wide search, and appeals to users who want a minimal editor they can fully script. For everyday users and professionals alike, it offers a focused and dependable way to get this work done without complicated setup steps or bloated, expensive software suites.

Lite XL key facts

Category: Developer Tools
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: text editor, lightweight, lua
Official site: lite-xl.com

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