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Getting Started

Texts0 is a modern, high-performance text editor built with Rust and the GPUI framework. It offers blazing speed, minimal resource usage, and a clean, intuitive interface.

Installation

Download from Releases

The easiest way to get Texts0 is to download the latest release for your platform from our GitHub Releases page.

  • Windows: Download the Texts0-vX.X.X-windows-x86_64.zip archive and extract it.
  • Linux: Download the Texts0-vX.X.X-linux-x86_64.tar.gz archive and extract it.

Build from Source

If you prefer to compile from source or want the latest development version, refer to the Building from Source guide.

First Launch

Once installed, launch Texts0 from your applications menu or terminal.

bash
texts0

On first launch, you'll be greeted with a clean workspace. The editor defaults to a dark theme, suitable for long coding sessions.

Basic Usage

  • Open a File: Use Ctrl+O or drag and drop a file into the window.
  • New Tab: Ctrl+N creates a new empty document.
  • Save: Ctrl+S saves your current work.
  • Command Palette: Press Ctrl+Shift+P to access all available commands.
  • Settings: Use the command palette to search for "Settings" or "Preferences".

Explore the Features page to learn more about what Texts0 can do.

Released under the MIT License.