Anvil

Graphical, multi-pane code editor.

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Console’s review

· 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 .

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

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