https://github.com/k3rs3d/kernpad

A simple cross-platform text editor. I have no idea what I'm doing.
https://github.com/k3rs3d/kernpad

cross-platform learning-exercise notepad rust-gui text-editor

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A simple cross-platform text editor. I have no idea what I'm doing.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/k3rs3d/kernpad
• Owner: k3rs3d
• License: gpl-3.0
• Created: 2024-06-20T21:07:48.000Z (6 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-06-21T22:19:28.000Z (6 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-06-22T13:24:40.998Z (6 months ago)
• Topics: cross-platform, learning-exercise, notepad, rust-gui, text-editor
• Language: Rust
• Homepage:
• Size: 22.5 KB
• Stars: 1
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# Kernpad

This is a basic Notepad-style text editor written in Rust using the [Druid](https://github.com/linebender/druid) library. This project is intended as a learning project for exploring GUI development in Rust. 

The goal is to create a cross-platform, lightweight, and portable plain text editor that is simple and streamlined, similar to Windows Notepad, but with the potential for more features to be added over time.

## Features

- [x] Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)

- [x] Basic text editing

- [x] Load and save files

- [x] New File

- [x] Undo/Redo

- [ ] Find/Replace

- [ ] Preferences for customizing the editor

- [ ] Status bar toggle 

- [ ] Localization?

- [ ] Printing? 

- [ ] Tabbed interface for multiple files? 

## Building from Source

Clone the repository:

```bash

git clone https://github.com/k3rs3d/kernpad.git

cd kernpad

```

Build the project:

```bash

cargo build

```

Run the project:

```bash

cargo run

```

## Usage

Simply type directly into the text box. 

Use the menu options to open, save, or create new files. 

Current keyboard shortcuts:

- **Load File**: `Ctrl + O`

- **Save File**: `Ctrl + S`

- **Save File As**: `ctrl + Shift + S`

- **Quit**: `Ctrl + Q`