GNU Readline Alternatives

Apps similar to GNU Readline include Python Prompt Toolkit, which is free and open source. Other options are libedit, replxx and Linenoise. In total there are four Terminal Emulators like GNU Readline for Linux, Mac and Windows.

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  1. Cross-platform library for developing advanced CLI apps using syntax highlighting, multi-line editing, Emacs and Vi bindings, code completion, mouse support, Unicode compatibility, and auto suggestions, with minimal dependencies and extensive configuration options.

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    • Linux
    • BSD
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    This is an autotool- and libtoolized port of the NetBSD Editline library (libedit). This Berkeley-style licensed command line editor library provides generic line editing, history, and tokenization functions, similar to those found in GNU Readline.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
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    A readline and libedit replacement that supports UTF-8, syntax highlighting, hints and Unixes and Windows, and is BSD licensed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  4. "A minimal, zero-config, BSD licensed, readline replacement used in Redis, MongoDB, and Android."

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
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