NotepadNext README

The project's README from github.com/dail8859/NotepadNext. As one markdown file: README.md.

Notepad Next

Build Notepad Next

A cross-platform, reimplementation of Notepad++.

Though the application overall is stable and usable, it should not be considered safe for critically important work.

There are numerous bugs and half working implementations. Pull requests are greatly appreciated.

screenshot

Installation

Packages are available for Windows, Linux, and MacOS.

Below are the supported distribution mechanisms. There may be other ways to download/install the application, but this project will likely not be able to offer any support for those since they are made available by other individuals.

Windows

Windows packages are available as an installer or a stand-alone zip file on the release page. The installer provides additional components such as an auto-updater and Windows context menu integration. You can easily install it with Winget:

winget install dail8859.NotepadNext

Linux

Linux packages can be obtained by downloading the stand-alone AppImage on the release page or by installing the flatpak by executing:

flatpak install flathub com.github.dail8859.NotepadNext

If you are using Ubuntu and prefer an up-to-date deb version, you can use the PPA supporting Ubuntu 22.04 and newer provided by Quentin Lienhardt. You can add it by executing:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:quentiumyt/notepadnext
sudo apt update
sudo apt install notepadnext

MacOS

MacOS disk images can be downloaded from the release page.

It can also be installed using brew:

brew tap dail8859/notepadnext
brew install notepadnext

If you receive warnings that Notepad Next is "damaged", this is an Apple complaining that I have not paid them money to "trust" me. You can bypass this by running:

xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/NotepadNext.app

MacOS Tweaks

By default, MacOS enables font smoothing which causes text to appear quite differently from the Windows version. This can be disabled system-wide using the following command:

defaults -currentHost write -g AppleFontSmoothing -int 0

A restart is required for this to take effect.

Translations

Translations are contributed by the community. All translations are managed using Crowdin at https://crowdin.com/project/notepadnext. If there is a language missing you would like to contribute, feel free to start a discussion on Crowdin.

Development

Current development is done using QtCreator with the Microsoft Visual C++ (msvc) compiler. Qt 6.5 is the currently supported Qt version. Older versions of Qt are likely to work but are not tested. Any fixes for older versions will be accepted as long as they do not introduce complex fixes. This application is also known to build successfully on various Linux distributions and macOS. Other platforms/compilers should be usable with minor modifications.

If you are familiar with building C++ Qt desktop applications with Qt Creator, then this should be as simple as opening CMakeLists and build/run the project.

If you are new to building C++ Qt desktop applications, there is a more detailed guide here.

License

This code is released under the GNU General Public License version 3.

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NotepadNext
What is this?Notepad Next is a cross-platform reimplementation of the Windows text editor Notepad++, built so Linux and macOS users can get a similar editing experience.
Is this a finished replacement for Notepad++ or still experimental?It is a usable desktop application overall, but the project itself warns it has bugs and half-working features, so it should not be trusted for critically important work.
Any install pitfalls I should know about?On macOS, unsigned builds may trigger a 'damaged app' warning that requires a bypass command, and macOS's default font smoothing makes text render differently than on Windows unless disabled.
Does it work on older Qt versions or only 6.5?Qt 6.5 is the officially supported version; older Qt versions are likely to work but are untested, and only simple fixes for them will be accepted.
Which operating systems is it available on?Windows, Linux, and macOS all have official packages.
Why does it exist instead of just running Notepad++ via Wine?It is a native Qt reimplementation rather than a compatibility wrapper, giving Linux and macOS users a genuinely native text editor that mimics Notepad++'s look and feel.
Can I help translate it into my language?Yes, translations are community-contributed and managed through Crowdin, where you can start a discussion to add a missing language.
What GUI toolkit is it built with?It is built with Qt (currently Qt 6.5), using QtCreator as the primary development environment.
What are similar projects?notepad-plus-plus, notepad--, vnote, Drift, PrismLauncher, Notepads, neovide, neomacs
Which topics is it in?qt6, qt, text-editor, editor, c++, desktop, gplv3, productivity, gui, desktop-app, cross-platform, macos
Creator
dail8859
Size
20.6 MB
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Updated
CommitOct 11Releasev0.15Sep 22
Age
6y
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