Code Editors & IDEs
Open-source editors when weighing JetBrains vs VS Code, or leaving both for a lighter stack.
Zed
GPU-accelerated multiplayer code editor written in Rust.
VSCodium
VS Code–compatible binaries without Microsoft branding or telemetry.
Neovim
Extensible Vim-based modal editor focused on speed and Lua config.
Lapce
Lightning-fast Rust code editor with remote development support.
Helix
Post-modern modal editor with tree-sitter and multiple cursors built in.