Text Editors

Open-source Markdown editor for Windows, Mac and Linux with a live preview, focus mode, typewriter mode and CommonMark support. Free.

Visual Studio Code is Microsoft's free code editor for Windows, macOS and Linux, with debugging, version control and extensions. A browser version is also available.

markmap turns Markdown into a mind map, with a browser demo and a VS Code option.

Convert images into ASCII art with ITOA, with an optional color setting for the output.

Generate ASCII text signatures with this Figlet-based tool and copy the result for use elsewhere.

Collect and connect ideas on Kinopio’s spatial note canvas, working alone or collaboratively.

Calligra Suite includes tools for text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, vector graphics, databases, and project planning.

AnyTextEditor offers browser-based text editing and tools for changing text, fonts, code, and encodings.

Write plain-text notes in onlinenotepad, a browser editor with autosave functionality.

Read Markdown files in the command line with Glow, which renders the formatted document in the terminal.

ASCII Art Generator converts images into colored text art in a browser, with options for character sets and sharing.

MonoSketch supports ASCII sketching and diagramming, turning ideas into visuals made from text characters.

Memo Notepad offers note editing with optional Google Drive or Dropbox sync, plus dark and other style modes.

Find, install, and keep Sublime Text packages up to date with Package Control, the editor’s package manager.

Columns organizes thoughts, tasks, projects, watchlists, and plans as lists arranged in columns.

VYM creates tree-structured mind maps and includes a personal task manager.

Browse public CryptPad instances, including the flagship service and independently hosted options listed on this directory page.

OpenToDoList manages tasks in a Qt application with a QML interface, targeting desktop systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Create and manage documentation, technical blogs, and knowledge bases with Vrite, a collaborative developer content platform.

ASCII Art Archive collects ASCII artworks, borders, patterns, animations, and text art, with galleries and drawing tools.

TickTick combines task management, calendars, and habit tracking, with syncing across devices.

Domino arranges cards spatially to create an essay, mind map, or collage, with options to import, export, and publish boards.

Petmate edits Commodore 64 PETSCII images in a cross-platform desktop app that runs locally on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Markpad combines Markdown viewing and editing with a tabbed notepad interface for Windows, macOS, and Linux.