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Emacs

Emacs Extensible, self-documenting text editor with a Lisp-based configuration system and decades of community packages.

gnu.org1985FreeOpen Source
Code EditorsFreeOpen Source
macOS · Windows · Linux

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QUICK FACTS

Year Launched1985
PricingFree
Open SourceYes

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4,974 stars1,357 forksGPL-3.0 License
Last commit: 1 week agoLanguage: Emacs Lisp
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KEY FEATURES

Advanced code editing features

Multi-language support

Developer-friendly interface

Cross-platform compatibility

Active development and updates

PRICING

Open SourceFree/One-time

Full source code access, Community support

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