Anvil

Graphical, multi-pane code editor.

Profile updated 2026-11-10

Console’s review

Aug 15, 2024 · Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Standard editor features like syntax highlighting, multiple cursors, remote file editing. Based around a UI model with windows and columns with extensive, efficient mouse support e.g. click and drag windows. Scrolling behavior is more useful for code editing. Retro built-in fixed-width font. Custom language for text operations. Has a REST API.

Tradeoffs

No official support for macOS (works on Linux & Windows). Is open source, but source isn’t on a code hosting provider (it is downloadable though).

Is Anvil a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2024-08-15. Summary updated 2026-10-16.

Who it’s for

Developers who need a graphical, multi-pane code editor

Why consider it

It provides standard editor features like syntax highlighting and multiple cursors

Keep in mind

It lacks official support for macOS

Tech stack

Runs on: Linux
Windows
macOS
Written in: Go

Checked 2026-11-10

Source and notes

implementation: go. Source: https://anvil-editor.net/. Quote: Thanks to the Go team for creating a practical, portable, performant, and clean language that is a joy to write in. runs_on: linux. Source: https://anvil-editor.net/download/. Quote: anvil-v0.7-linux-amd64.tar.gz runs_on: windows. Source: https://anvil-editor.net/download/. Quote: anvil-v0.7-windows-amd64.zip runs_on: macos. Source: https://anvil-editor.net/download/. Quote: anvil-v0.7-darwin-arm64.tar.gz

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Coverage may be incomplete. “Written in” describes implementation, not supported project languages.

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