A console-based editor with Lua support, based on antirez's project
A minimal text-editor with lua scripting. Contribute to skx/kilua development by creating an account on GitHub.
A console-based editor with Lua support, based on antirez's project launched on July 21, 2016 with 85 votes, #532 of 3,671 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.
In plain words
This is a console-based text editor that includes Lua scripting support, built on antirez's original project. It runs in the terminal and allows users to write and edit code or text files with the ability to extend functionality through Lua scripts. The editor is designed for developers who prefer command-line tools and need lightweight editing capabilities with customization options.
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