Scribes (software)

Scribes
Developer(s)Lateef Alabi-Oki
Stable release0.3.3.3 (5 January 2008) [±]
Written inPython
Operating systemUnix-like
TypeText editor
LicenseGPL-2.0-or-later[1]
Websitescribes.sourceforge.net

Scribes is a minimalist lightweight free text editor Linux and BSD designed for the GNOME desktop licensed under the terms of the GPL-2.0-or-later license.[2] It was created by Lateef Alabi-Oki and programmed in Python.[2][3]

Features

Scribes supports Python plugins, remote editing with FTP, SFTP, SSH, Samba, and WebDAV, and autosave. It also supports code snippets, auto-indentation, hotkeys, bookmarks, templates, and automatic word completion or replacement.[2][4] Scribes has syntax highlighting support for around 70 different programming languages, including PHP, Java XML, and HTML.[5] Editing icons are hidden from view until a user mouses over the area.[6][7]

Scribes does not support tabs, instead opening every new file in a separate window. A document switcher is provided to switch between windows by pressing F9.[3]

The interface supports multiple different color themes.[6][7]

Reception

LinuxInsider stated that Scribes was a "revolutionary approach to working with a text editor" though noting that the interface took some time getting used to.[6] Linux.com said that "after 30 minutes of usage, you will either love it or hate it."[3] RedMonk.com praised the "rethink everything" approach of the editor.[8]

References

  1. ^ "~mystilleef/scribes/scribes-dev-0.4 : contents of SCRIBES/License.py at revision 1052". 2009-07-25.
  2. ^ a b c "Scribes - minimalist text editor". LinuxLinks. 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  3. ^ a b c Kouremenos, Nikos (2007-01-10). "Scribes editor focuses on the text". Linux.com. Archived from the original on 2008-03-31.
  4. ^ Sneddon, Joey (2011-02-16). "Scribes: Powerful yet minimal text editor". OMG! Ubuntu. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  5. ^ "10 Best Website Builders for Linux". Linux.com. 2017-06-07. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  6. ^ a b c Germain, Jack (2011-12-14). "Scribes: A Sturdy Reinvention of the Text Editor". LinuxInsider. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  7. ^ a b Andrew (2011-03-28). "Scribes Is A Very Interesting, Minimalistic Text Editor With Remote Editing Support". WebUpd8. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  8. ^ O'Grady, Stephen (2007-03-01). "Where Have All the Good Text Editors Gone?". RedMonk.com. Retrieved 2024-06-19.