# Kakoune

> A modal code editor with multiple selections and CLI efficiency

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/kakoune
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/kakoune.json
- Website: https://github.com/mawww/kakoune
- Category: Text Editor
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-04-14T13:37:26+00:00
- Catalog revision: `3272282666`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/mawww/kakoune
- Stars: 11127
- Forks: 788
- Open issues: 927
- License: Unlicense
- Last push: 2026-10-30T13:47:36+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-04T10:25:13+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: Text Editor, CLI Tool, Code Editor
Tech stacks: C++, python, Shell

## Features
- Implements multiple selections as a primary interaction model for manipulation. *(highlighted)*
- Features a client server architecture allowing multiple clients per session. *(highlighted)*
- Provides immediate and incremental results for most editing commands. *(highlighted)*

## Description

Kakoune is a modal code editor inspired by Vim that implements a keystrokes as language model. It features a unique multiple selection approach for efficient editing and uses a client server architecture for seamless terminal integration.

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Interpretation rules: https://www.fosshunter.com/llms-full.txt