# λ lambda Next generation hackable text editor for nerds. ### Let it be known! Lambda is in *very* early stages at the moment. Features may change completely, or even be removed.
Don't expect lambda to stay the way it is. Updates are pushed often. ### Overview Lambda is a similar text editor to `vim` or `kakoune`.
However, it takes a different approach to most of the features seen in other editors. - Lambda is written in Python, so it is easy to hack and learn. - It also has a good amount of comments! - Lambda is incredibly modular, so you can easily add new features. - Lambda follows the unix philosophy of "do one thing and do it well." - It has no bloated features, like splits or tabs - It contains the bare necessities and provides a few extra modules - Lambda isn't limited to modes or keybindings. - Keybindings and modes can be easily changed - Other modes can be used by holding down keybindings (i.e. `ctrl-x` inside of `insert` mode) - Lambda is extremely fast and makes use of efficient memory management. - Neovim is slow, and actually requires [a plugin to speed it up](https://github.com/lewis6991/impatient.nvim). - Lambda has much better default keybindings than other text editors. ### Getting started ```bash git clone https://github.com/SpyHoodle/lambda.git # Clone the repository cd lambda # Enter lambda directory chmod +x install.sh # Make the install script executable ./install.sh # Run the install script ```