Micro is a modern terminal-based text editor designed for simplicity and power. It installs as a single static binary with no dependencies, making it incredibly fast to set up on any system.

The editor combines ease of use with impressive customization options. Configure everything through simple JSON files, or dive deeper with Lua scripting for advanced configurations. Key features include:

Syntax highlighting for over 75 programming languages with 7 built-in colorschemes
Support for 16, 256, and truecolor terminal themes
Sublime-style multiple cursors for efficient editing
Full mouse support including click-and-drag selection
Integrated terminal emulator to run shell commands without leaving the editor
Comprehensive plugin system using Lua with automatic plugin management
Intuitive keybindings that match common editor conventions

You can easily customize syntax files and colorschemes, or create your own. The plugin ecosystem extends functionality further, with a built-in plugin manager handling downloads and installation. Whether you're working with code on one side and a bash terminal on the other, or managing complex multi-cursor edits, Micro delivers professional editing capabilities in your terminal. The built-in help system provides quick reference documentation right when you need it.

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