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PlatformsMicrosoft Windows®, macOS, Linux
LicenseMIT
Bracket MatchingYes (plugin)
Extension languageJavaScript
Multi Language SupportYes
Auto CompleteYes (plugin)
Integrated DebuggerYes
Source Control IntegrationGit
Plugin ManagerBuilt-in
Code TemplatesYes (plugin)
Supported remote file editing protocolsFTP (plug-in); SSH (plug-in)
Cross PlatformYes
Collaborative editingPlug-in
Column selectionPlug-in
RTLNo
BidiNo
Dev platformsMicrosoft Windows®; macOS; Linux
ExportHTML
PreviewLive side-by-side
Pros
Pro Extensive list of packages
Atom has a built-in package manager and an extensive list of packages. Packages are written in CoffeeScript.
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Atom
a year ago
Con
Very slow startup timeCon
High memory usageCon
Has difficulty with large text filesCon
Slows down exponentially with pluginsCon
Not suitable for older computersCon
Doesn't handle RTL (right-to-left text) wellCon
Indent errorsCon
Not known when a new window will openCon
No text UICon
Bloated - too many packages, too little productivity