I'm on the hunt for a simple, free program that offers both WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) and code editing. I've searched online, but there's just too much noise and AI-generated content out there. Does anyone have recommendations for a good software that meets these needs? Just to clarify, I'm specifically looking for a desktop program, not an online service.
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If you're into something more traditional, you can always use vim or vi. They work almost everywhere. If you need to preview your HTML, just open the file with a browser like Firefox.
You might want to check out VvvebJs – it's an open source WYSIWYG page builder that also includes a live code editor. You can download it and run it on your local server. Here's the link: [VvvebJs Editor](https://www.vvveb.com/vvvebjs/editor.html). It could be exactly what you're looking for!
I’d suggest giving [sitecrafter.pro](http://sitecrafter.pro) a shot. I actually built it after facing similar challenges when developing sites for clients. It’s free to try, lets you create multiple sites, and includes hosting and maintenance. It might be one of the fastest and most comprehensive multi-page website builders out there, with both WYSIWYG and code editing options.
Have you considered TipTap? I haven’t tried it myself, but the last time I checked, they had a pretty generous open-source version. It might suit your needs well!
Just curious, when you mention a WYSIWYG editor, are you leaning towards something more like a modern Dreamweaver or NVU? From what I gather, the current tools seem to struggle with real WYSIWYG capabilities due to frameworks and such. You might want to look into a Node setup that auto-refreshes your localhost when you save changes.
Thanks for the clarification! I’m definitely looking for a desktop application for writing HTML.