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SlickEdit

code editor for many programming languages

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SlickEdit is a cross-platform, multi-language code editor for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi, supporting over 60 programming languages. It handles single-file work and one-off scripts as well as large or complex projects, with quick loading of very large files.

Standard includes syntax expansion and indenting, SmartPaste, keystroke emulations, multiple cursors and selections, backup history, macro recording in Slick-C, and support for files up to 2 TB. Pro adds symbol analysis and navigation, debuggers, integrated builds, beautifiers, Diffzilla with editing and folder diff support, version control support with shelving, Java Live Errors, JUnit integration, and Slick-C macro development with no limit on recorded macros.

SlickEdit is offered in Standard and Pro editions as one-time purchases covering all supported platforms. Both editions can be tried for free.

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