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FeatherPad offers plain-text editing on Linux through a Qt-based application, according to its project description.
About Featherpad
FeatherPad is a lightweight, open-source Qt-based plain-text editor designed primarily for Linux, with additional support for macOS and other operating systems. It operates independently of any desktop environment and includes core editing tools such as line numbering, column selection, and text zooming. Additional capabilities include drag-and-drop tab management, syntax highlighting for common programming languages, spell checking via Hunspell, session management, auto-saving, X11 virtual desktop awareness, and optional features like a permanent per-tab search bar, docked text replacement window, and URL opening in external applications.
Key features
- Drag-and-drop tab detachment and attachment
- X11 virtual desktop awareness for window and tab placement
- Optional permanent per-tab search bar with instant match highlighting
- Docked text replacement window
- Syntax highlighting for common programming languages
- Spell checking via Hunspell
Best for: Users seeking a lightweight, desktop-environment-independent plain-text editor for Linux (with optional macOS support) for programming or general text editing.
Good for
- Lightweight Qt-based design with minimal resource use
- Independent of any desktop environment
- Cross-platform support for Linux, macOS, OS/2 and Haiku
Featherpad at a glance
- Website
- github.com/tsujan/FeatherPad
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Linux Apps
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Featherpad FAQ
Is FeatherPad tied to a specific desktop environment?
No, FeatherPad is independent of any desktop environment.
Does FeatherPad support syntax highlighting?
Yes, it provides syntax highlighting for common programming languages.
Which operating systems does FeatherPad support?
It is primarily designed for Linux, with additional support for macOS, OS/2 and Haiku.
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