I'm looking to take a break from AI tools while coding because I feel like they're diminishing my programming skills. I often find myself using VSCode, but the constant prompts like Ctrl-I for "Implement this" are too tempting. I'm on Windows, so I need suggestions for a text editor that meets these criteria:
1. Designed specifically for Windows, as some Linux-native tools are quite challenging to adapt.
2. Should support features like Language Server Protocol (LSP), embedded terminals, file trees, or have community plugins for these functionalities.
3. Ideally, it should be scriptable.
4. Preferably free or open-source. Any suggestions?
4 Answers
I switched to Zed recently and it's pretty nice! You can completely disable any AI features there, so it’s great for coding without distractions.
Emacs is another option you might consider. It has a learning curve, but it's highly customizable and supports many features you’re looking for.
You might want to check out Helix or Neovim. Both are solid and work well on Windows! If you're looking for something simpler, Notepad+ is a classic choice.
Zeus Lite is another good editor for Windows; it's scriptable with Lua or Python too, which might help you bring in some enhancements if you want them later on.
Yeah, Helix and Neovim have a good reputation. I think they will serve you well without AI distractions.