micro

modern terminal text editor

TLDR

Open file

$ micro [file.txt]

Open at line

$ micro [file.txt]:[line]

Open multiple files

$ micro [file1.txt] [file2.txt]

Diff files

$ micro -diff [file1] [file2]

Read-only mode

$ micro -readonly [file.txt]

Show version

$ micro -version

SYNOPSIS

micro [options] [files]

DESCRIPTION

micro is a modern terminal text editor. It provides intuitive keybindings and mouse support.
The tool is easy to use like nano but more powerful. Supports syntax highlighting and plugins.

PARAMETERS

FILES

Files to edit.

-diff F1 F2

Diff two files.

-readonly

Read-only mode.

-plugin CMD

Plugin management.

-version

Show version.

--help

Display help information.

CAVEATS

Go-based. Plugin system available. Different from vim/emacs.

HISTORY

Micro was created by Zachary Yedidia as a modern, intuitive alternative to nano and vim.