SyncJEdit

SyncJEdit

SyncJEdit is a real-time collaborative text editor that allows multiple users to edit the same document simultaneously. It is built on top of the open-source JEdit editor and uses Operational Transformation algorithms to synchronize edits between users.
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SyncJEdit: Real-time Collaborative Text Editor

A real-time collaborative text editor allowing multiple users to edit the same document simultaneously, built on top of open-source JEdit and using Operational Transformation algorithms for synchronization.

What is SyncJEdit?

SyncJEdit is a plugin for the JEdit text editor that enables real-time collaboration and synchronization between multiple users editing the same document. It allows several users to edit a document simultaneously while preserving document consistency and providing users with feedback on each other's edits as they happen.

SyncJEdit works by using Operational Transformation (OT), an algorithm commonly used in collaborative editors to handle concurrency control. OT ensures edits from different users don't conflict by transforming them to apply changes in the correct order. This allows users to see each other's edits character-by-character as they type.

Some key features of SyncJEdit include:

  • Real-time text synchronization
  • Cursor position synchronization - see where others are editing
  • Highlighting of text as others edit
  • Chat window for communication between users
  • Edit session management
  • Integration with JEdit's existing editing features

SyncJEdit is a useful tool for teams that need to collaborate on code, documentation, writing projects, and other documents in real time while using a familiar plaintext editing interface. Its decentralized architecture and integration with the extensible JEdit editor makes it easy to set up and customize for different collaboration workflows.

SyncJEdit Features

Features

  1. Real-time collaborative editing
  2. Allows multiple users to edit the same document at the same time
  3. Built on top of open-source JEdit editor
  4. Uses Operational Transformation algorithms to sync edits between users
  5. Chat and notifications to collaborate with other users
  6. Version control and history
  7. Plugin architecture to extend functionality

Pricing

  • Open Source

Pros

Enables seamless collaboration on documents

Open source and free

Easy to use interface

Cross-platform support

Cons

Limited features compared to advanced IDEs

Setup and configuration could be easier

Lacks some more advanced version control features


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