libedit Alternatives

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

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  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
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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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