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lapce · v0.4.6
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Open source code editor written in Rust
brew install --cask lapce 104
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Trust Score 8/10
✓ Open source (Apache-2.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Lapce is a high-performance, open-source code editor written in Rust, offering a lightweight alternative to VSCode with strong community support and active development.
Lapce provides a fast and powerful code editing experience with features like syntax highlighting and support for multiple programming languages.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development, evidenced by frequent commits and a strong community presence.
Community: Hacker News and Reddit discussions highlight positive reception, with users praising its speed and functionality.
Pros
- + High-performance and lightweight
- + Written in Rust with strong community support
- + Regular updates and active development
Cons
- - Lacks some advanced features like Vim support
- - No auto-update functionality
Community Mentions
hackernews
Feb 2024 Lapce
hackernews
Nov 2023 Lapce Editor 0.3
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown
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