An Innovative Text Editor That Outshines Nano

Fresh brings all the essentials I need in a modern text editor.

A Revolutionized Text Tool with Graphical-like Features

Dubbed as, "A text editor that's instantly usable," Fresh embodies this philosophy. Unlike nano which is reliant solely on keyboard input, Fresh introduces mouse compatibility along with intuitive keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+C for copying and Ctrl+V for pasting, easing common editing tasks.

Fresh harmonizes the simplicity of text-based editing with graphical user interface elements, combining the best of both realms seamlessly.

With a accessible menu you can interact with via the mouse and an integrated file manager, Fresh stands out.

One standout feature is the ability to click directly on any point in a file—up to 10GB—and move the cursor there instantly, eliminating the cumbersome keyboard navigation required by nano.

Customize your editing experience with themes like dark, light, high-contrast, and nostalgia, plus add personalized backgrounds via scripts that allow for further visual customization, albeit requiring manual file editing.

The aim of Fresh is to streamline and maximize efficiency in text editing on Linux.

How to Install Fresh

The installation of Fresh is straightforward and free, with installers available online, and requires accessing the list of .deb files.

To install using a .deb file, execute the command:

sudo dpkg -i fresh-editor*.deb

For .rpm file installation, utilize:

sudo rpm -i fresh-editor*.rpm

Alternatively, Fresh can also be installed via Flatpak or as an AppImage.

A Flatpak installation involves downloading the .flatpak file and then executing:

flatpak install fresh-editor*.flatpak

There's also an installer script method that's compatible across various Linux distributions.

curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sinelaw/fresh/refs/heads/master/scripts/install.sh | sh

Fresh for MacOS

For MacOS enthusiasts, installing Fresh via Homebrew is straightforward. Simply input the following commands:

brew tap sinelaw/fresh && brew install fresh-editor

For nano aficionados, Fresh is a remarkable alternative that's sure to win over many converts.

If you're intrigued by a text editor that marries terminal functionality with graphical features, Fresh might just be the upgrade you need.