ZED - A Simple Text Editor in Zig

A basic terminal text editor built with Zig for learning purposes. Inspired by the Kilo editor written by Antirez but took an unexpected turn.

Quick Start

git clone https://github.com/filippomenchini/zed.git
cd zed
zig build run -- zanluca

Architecture

Clean modular design with dependency injection:

• Terminal abstraction layer
• Action-based command system
• Separated input/output handling
• Explicit memory management

How to use

Zed uses "vim motions", modes and commands to operate.

• Use I to enter INSERT mode
• Use : to enter COMMAND mode
• Use ESC to get back to NORMAL mode
• Move with h j k l (left, down, up, right) just like in vim
• Save file with :w
• Exit with :q

Learning Resources

• Build Your Own Text Editor - The original Kilo tutorial
• VT100 User Guide - Terminal escape sequences
• Zig Documentation - Language reference

What is zanluca?

The correct question is who is zanluca? Zanluca is a friend of mine that was present when I started coding this editor. I wanted a simple text file to test the program and I did not know what to write into it. Zanluca does NOT like setting the table for dinner, but his mom would be really proud if he really did.

License

MIT