editor

Kobi

A simple, fast terminal text editor that keeps the complexity out and keeps you in flow. No config files to learn, no modes to memorize — just open, edit, and go.

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// demo

See it in action

# open a file with kobi
$ kobi notes.txt

// features

Designed for simplicity

⌨️

Intuitive Keybindings

Standard shortcuts you already know. No modal editing, no learning curve.

🚀

Instant Startup

Opens files in milliseconds. Nothing loads that doesn't need to.

🎨

Syntax Highlighting

Basic syntax coloring for common languages without bloated plugins.

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Zero Dependencies

Ships as a single binary. Drop it anywhere and it just works.

// tech

Built with

Python 3 curses ANSI terminal MIT License