A modal text editor designed for the terminal that builds on vim's philosophy while introducing modern efficiency improvements. Kakoune prioritizes speed and fewer keystrokes through its core innovation: multiple selections as a fundamental editing concept.

Key capabilities include:

Multi-region selections - Edit multiple parts of your code simultaneously with powerful selection primitives
Advanced text manipulation - Regex selection, split by pattern, text objects, alignment, rotation, indentation, and case changes
Client-server architecture - Multiple views and splits on the same session for flexible window management
Rich editing features - Automatic completion, macros, user-defined hooks, go-to commands, and live syntax highlighting
Collaborative editing - Multi-user support in the terminal for pair programming scenarios
Tmux integration - Seamless terminal multiplexer support
Guided learning - Built-in assistant helps users navigate the editor's capabilities

Designed for programmers and power users who know vim and want a faster, more interactive alternative with modern multi-cursor capabilities. The keyboard-driven approach eliminates mouse dependency while the intuitive command structure reduces the learning curve compared to traditional vim workflows.