micro
About micro
micro is a terminal-based text editor designed for ease of use and intuitiveness. It is a single, static binary with no dependencies, making it simple to download and use immediately. The editor is cross-platform and works on all platforms supported by Go.
micro aims to be a successor to the nano editor, offering a more modern and feature-rich experience for terminal users. It is particularly suited for those who prefer working in a terminal or frequently edit files over SSH.
The editor includes a variety of features such as multiple cursors, common keybindings, splits and tabs, and excellent mouse support. It also supports plugins written in Lua, syntax highlighting for over 130 languages, and various color schemes.
Key features
- No dependencies or external files needed
- Multiple cursors
- Common keybindings
- Splits and tabs
- Excellent mouse support
- Plugin system
- Syntax highlighting for over 130 languages
- True color support
Download v2.0.15
Dec 31, 2025WindowsWindows
Frequently asked questions
- Is micro free?
- Yes. micro is free and open-source software, distributed under the MIT license.
- Which platforms does micro support?
- micro provides downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is the latest version of micro?
- The latest version is v2.0.15, released on Dec 31, 2025.
- How do I install micro?
- micro can be installed by downloading a prebuilt binary from the releases page or by building it from source. It is also available through various package managers like Homebrew, Snap, and others.
- What platforms does micro support?
- micro is cross-platform and works on all platforms supported by Go, including Linux, macOS, and Windows. Note that Mingw/Cygwin is not supported on Windows.
- What license does micro use?
- micro is licensed under the MIT License.
- How can I configure micro?
- micro is easily configurable and comes with sane defaults. Users can customize keybindings, install plugins, and configure various editor settings to suit their preferences.
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