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| Developer(s) | Lateef Alabi-Oki |
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| Stable release | 0.3.3.3 (5 January 2008) [±] |
| Written in | Python |
| Operating system | Unix-like |
| Type | Text editor |
| License | GPL-2.0-or-later [1] |
| Website | scribes |
Scribes is a minimalist lightweight free text editor Linux and BSD designed for the GNOME desktop licensed under the terms of the GPL-2.0-or-later license. [2] It was created by Lateef Alabi-Oki and programmed in Python. [2] [3]
Scribes supports Python plugins, remote editing with FTP, SFTP, SSH, Samba, and WebDAV, and autosave. It also supports code snippets, auto-indentation, hotkeys, bookmarks, templates, and automatic word completion or replacement. [2] [4] Scribes has syntax highlighting support for around 70 different programming languages, including PHP, Java XML, and HTML. [5] Editing icons are hidden from view until a user mouses over the area. [6] [7]
Scribes does not support tabs, instead opening every new file in a separate window. A document switcher is provided to switch between windows by pressing F9. [3]
The interface supports multiple different color themes. [6] [7]
LinuxInsider stated that Scribes was a "revolutionary approach to working with a text editor" though noting that the interface took some time getting used to. [6] Linux.com said that "after 30 minutes of usage, you will either love it or hate it." [3] RedMonk.com praised the "rethink everything" approach of the editor. [8]
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