libedit Alternatives

libedit is described as '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' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are four alternatives to libedit for Linux, Mac, Windows and BSD. The best libedit alternative is Python Prompt Toolkit, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like libedit are GNU Readline, replxx and Linenoise.

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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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  2. GNU Readline icon
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    Provides advanced line-editing, tab-completion, history management, cursor movement, search, kill ring features, programmable input, multi-mode editing, word erasure, undo support, and configuration via inputrc to enhance interactive command-line environments.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3.  Like

    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
     
  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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