zrd

A fast, minimal text editor for the terminal. That's it.

Install

cargo install zrd

Use

zrd myfile.txt      # Edit a file
zrd                 # Edit default scratch file (~/.config/zrd/default.txt)

Press Esc to quit. Changes save automatically.

Why zrd?

• Fast - Opens instantly, no lag
• Minimal - Does one thing: edit text
• Familiar - Standard keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+Z, Ctrl+A, etc.)
• Mouse support - Click to position, drag to select, scroll wheel works
• Auto-save - Never lose work

Keyboard Shortcuts

Full list: FEATURES.md

Mouse

• Click - Position cursor
• Drag - Select text
• Scroll - Navigate document

GUI Version (macOS)

There's also a native GUI version using GPUI:

cargo install zrd-gui
zrd-gui myfile.txt

Both share the same editing engine and can edit the same file simultaneously with live sync.

Terminal Setup

If Alt+arrow keys don't work:

• Terminal.app: Preferences → Profiles → Keyboard → "Use Option as Meta key"
• iTerm2: Preferences → Profiles → Keys → Left Option → "Esc+"

Build from Source

git clone https://github.com/douglance/zrd.git
cd zrd
cargo install --path zrd

License

MIT