What is HippoEDIT?
HippoEDIT is a fast, lightweight, yet powerful text editor and code editor for Windows. It includes standard text editing features such as search/replace, drag-and-drop text manipulation, spellcheck, and more. But HippoEDIT also includes more advanced functionality typically found in heavier integrated development environments (IDEs).
Some of the key features that make HippoEDIT stand out include:
- Syntax highlighting for over 100 programming languages and markup languages
- Support for macros to automate repetitive tasks
- Project management tools to organize multiple files and folders
- Integrated FTP client for editing files on remote servers
- Markdown editing and live preview
- Customizable interface with multiple themes
- Extensions and plugins to add new functionality
While many text editors aim to be simple and fast, HippoEDIT tries to balance lightweight use with powerful tools for programmers and web developers. The goal is to provide a no-frills text and code editor that outpaces the bulky IDEs from large software companies. It runs fast while still providing excellent syntax analysis and helpful coding features out of the box.