# Micro

> A modern and intuitive terminal-based text editor for everyone

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/micro
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/micro.json
- Website: https://github.com/micro-editor/micro
- Category: Text Editor
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-04-14T13:35:44+00:00
- Catalog revision: `210222524`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/micro-editor/micro
- Stars: 29823
- Forks: 1399
- Open issues: 925
- License: MIT
- Last push: 2026-11-03T00:23:03+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-03T15:49:45+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: Terminal, Text Editor, Code Editor, Developer Tools, Command Line
Tech stacks: go, golang, Shell

## Features
- Features a built-in plugin system powered by the Lua programming language. *(highlighted)*
- Provides full mouse support including selection dragging and multi-click actions. *(highlighted)*
- Includes syntax highlighting for over 130 languages with true color support. *(highlighted)*

## Description

Micro is a terminal-based text editor designed to be easy to use and intuitive. It offers a batteries-included experience with a single static binary, supporting common keybindings, multiple cursors, and a powerful Lua-based plugin system.

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Source: [FOSSHunter — Micro](https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/micro) — cite `synced_at` and the catalog revision when quoting metrics.
Interpretation rules: https://www.fosshunter.com/llms-full.txt