CodeAstra ~ Modern Code Editor
CodeAstra is a modern, extensible, and lightweight code editor built using C++ and Qt6, designed to offer a fast, customizable, and feature-rich development experience. Inspired by NeoVim and VSCode, it will provide efficient file navigation, syntax highlighting, and a powerful plugin system, making it an ideal choice for developers who need speed, flexibility, and control. With a focus on performance and usability, the editor will support split views, an integrated terminal, customizable key bindings, and seamless Git integration, catering to both beginners and power users.
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Note
CodeAstra is under active development. Stay tuned for updates or feel free to contribute and help shape its future!
Important
CodeAstra has been tested on macOS and Linux and works as expected on those platforms. The project has not been tested natively on Windows, but it works when using WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux). Native Windows support is not guaranteed.
How to install the project
Please, check the wiki for recommended installation instructions.
Required Tools
- CMake
- Make
- g++ compiler (with support of C++20 and beyond)
- Qt6 Framework
Roadmap
- Basic text editing
- Open a Project
- Open a file
- Save file
- Create a new file
- File tree navigation
- Syntax highlighting ~ in progress
- Supported Languages:
- Markdown (foundation)
- YAML (foundation)
- C/C++ (in progress)
- Golang (in progress)
- Python (Backlog)
- Elixir (Backlog)
- more to come ... (contribution welcomed) Read our wiki for more information
- Supported Languages:
- Plugin system
To-Do
Find tasks to do on our open issues