Description
Atom is a free and open-source text and source code editor for macOS, Linux, and Windows with support for plug-ins written in JavaScript, and embedded Git Control. Developed by GitHub, Atom is a desktop application built using web technologies.
Key Features
- Built-in package manager
- Smart autocompletion
- File system browser
- Multiple panes
- Find and replace
Use Cases
- Web development
- Script editing
- Markdown writing
- Lightweight coding
- Learning to code
Pricing Model
Free and open source
Integrations
GitHub, Teletype, Linter, Language packages, Themes
Target Audience
Web developers, JavaScript developers, Students, Technical writers, Open source contributors
Launch Date
2014
Available On
Windows, macOS, Linux
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