Show HN: Notepad.exe – macOS editor for Swift and Python (now Linux runtime)
7 hours ago
- #code-editor
- #swift
- #python
- Notepad.exe is a lightweight code editor for macOS designed for rapid prototyping with Swift and Python.
- Features include zero setup, intelligent code completion, iOS simulator integration, and Swift on Linux support.
- Smart Notes Library allows saving and searching code snippets with filtering by language, tags, or recent edits.
- Privacy-first local AI code assistance ensures all processing happens on your Mac without external data sharing.
- Clean native macOS interface eliminates IDE bloat, focusing on coding with features like syntax highlighting and real-time error detection.
- Additional functionalities include code formatting, export options, dark/light themes, and multiple cursors.
- Developers can download Notepad.exe, with free academic access available for students and educators.
- FAQ section addresses common questions about language support, iOS app development, and open-source aspects.