T-Write++ Terminal-Based Text Editor

Version 1.1.0 now out with new cursor system.

T-Write++ is a terminal-based text editor written in C++. It has many different features, and boasts a very user-friendly intuitive syntax/user interface, very reminiscent of the command-line Python and Lua, as well as the Pico-8 fantasy console.

It can be used for general-purpose text editing, note-taking, and even basic programming!

(The program shown above—source and executable—is available in the DemoProgram folder)

Features:

T-Write++ includes a few basic features:

• Reading a file
• Editing a file
• Creating a new file
• Deleting a file

There is even a cursor system that allows you to append and remove text from anywhere you want, unlike other terminal-based text editors! The cursor can be moved left with CTRL + J and right with CTRL + L.

Using the command help in the T-Write++ menu will display a list of possible actions.

It has a menu system quite reminiscent of the command-line Python (python or python3) and Lua (lua), as well as the PICO-8 and TIC-80 fantasy consoles.

To Use:

T-Write++ uses Unix-specific system commands which are only available on MacOS and Linux. A Dockerfile is included that can create a Linux virtual machine and enable you to run the application on Windows.

MacOS/Linux:

Run the Makefile: make -B

Run the program: ./program

Windows:

Build the Docker image: docker build . -t twrite

Run the image: docker run -it twrite (Note: the program will immediately quit if you omit the it flag)