lite-xl
About lite-xl
Lite XL is a lightweight text editor primarily written in Lua, derived from the editor 'lite'. It is designed to be practical, fast, and easy to modify or extend. The editor focuses on improved font rendering, reduced CPU usage, and enhanced user-friendliness compared to its predecessor.
Lite XL supports high DPI displays on Windows and Linux, and retina displays on macOS. It is compatible with most plugins and color themes from lite, though some adaptations may be needed for optimal performance. Additional plugins and color themes are available through dedicated repositories.
The editor is available for Windows, Linux, and macOS, with prebuilt binaries provided for easy installation. Users can also compile Lite XL from source using tools like Meson and Ninja.
Key features
- High DPI display support on Windows and Linux
- Retina display support on macOS
- Compatibility with most lite plugins and color themes
- Improved font rendering
- Reduced CPU usage
- Extensible through plugins
- Customizable color themes
Download v2.1.8
Jun 8, 2025WindowsWindows
macOSmacOS
Frequently asked questions
- Is lite-xl free?
- Yes. lite-xl is free and open-source software, distributed under the MIT license.
- Which platforms does lite-xl support?
- lite-xl provides downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is the latest version of lite-xl?
- The latest version is v2.1.8, released on Jun 8, 2025.
- What platforms does Lite XL support?
- Lite XL supports Windows 7 and above, Ubuntu 18.04 and above, and macOS El Capitan (10.11) and above.
- How can I install Lite XL?
- Prebuilt binaries are available for download on the official releases page. Alternatively, users can compile Lite XL from source using Meson and Ninja.
- Can I use Lite XL plugins from the original lite editor?
- Most plugins from lite are compatible with Lite XL, though some may require adaptations for optimal performance. A dedicated repository for Lite XL plugins is available.
- Is Lite XL portable on Windows?
- Yes, Lite XL can be made portable on Windows by creating a 'user' folder in the same directory as the executable. All configurations and plugins will be stored in this folder.
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