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Micro text editor on Ubuntu linux

Micro is a terminal-based text editor that aims to be easy to use and intuitive, while also taking advantage of the full capabilities of modern terminals. It comes as one single, batteries-included, static binary with no dependencies, and you can download and use it right now.

As the name indicates, micro aims to be somewhat of a successor to the nano editor by being easy to install and use in a pinch, but micro also aims to be enjoyable to use full time, whether you work in the terminal because you prefer it (like me), or because you need to (over ssh).

Features
Easy to Use

Micro's number one feature is being easy to install (it's just a static binary with no dependencies) and easy to use.
Highly Customizable

Use a simple json format to configure your options and rebind keys to your liking. If you need more power, you can use Lua to configure the editor further.
Colors and Highlighting

Micro supports over 75 languages and has 7 default colorschemes to choose from. Micro supports 16, 256, and truecolor themes. Syntax files and colorschemes are also very simple to make.
Plugin System

Micro supports a full-blown plugin system. Plugins are written in Lua and there is a plugin manager to automatically download and install your plugins for you.
Common Keybindings

Micro's keybindings are what you would expect from a simple-to-use editor. You can also rebind any of the bindings without problem in the bindings.json file.
Mouse Support

Micro has full support for the mouse. This means you can click and drag to select text, double click select by word, and triple click to select by line.