atom
Hackable text editor built on Electron
TLDR
Open Atom editor
$ atom
Open specific file$ atom [file.txt]
Open directory$ atom [project/]
Open with specific package$ atom --package [package-name]
Wait for window to close$ atom --wait [file.txt]
SYNOPSIS
atom [options] [paths]
DESCRIPTION
Atom was a hackable text editor developed by GitHub, built on Electron. It featured extensive customization through packages, themes, and a built-in package manager.
The editor emphasized community packages and Git integration.
PARAMETERS
-n, --new-window
Open in new window-a, --add
Add to current window-w, --wait
Wait for window to close--dev
Run in development mode--safe
Disable all packages--package name
Run with package loaded--clear-window-state
Reset window state
CONFIGURATION
~/.atom/config.cson
Main configuration file for settings, themes, and package options.~/.atom/init.coffee
Startup script executed when Atom launches.~/.atom/keymap.cson
Custom keyboard shortcut bindings.~/.atom/styles.less
Custom CSS/LESS styles for the editor UI.
CAVEATS
Atom was sunset by GitHub in December 2022. The project is archived and no longer maintained. Users have migrated to alternatives like VS Code, Sublime Text, or community forks.
HISTORY
Atom was released by GitHub in 2014 as an open-source, hackable editor. It was officially sunset on December 15, 2022, with development ceasing.