A Simpler Text Editor written in Rust, made for writers. 🌸
I made Aster as a branch to AsterIDE, I initially made AsterIDE to be a SIMPLE text editor, but it turned into an IDE, and that does not fit "simple", so I made Aster as a branch of it to follow through with my initial conception.
Well, to start I should mention what AsterIDE is, AsterIDE is an IDE, written in the Rust programming language, initially, it was created as a joke, and was not intended to be an IDE, nor a serious project, that changed and I decided to "lock in" and maintain it properly.
So, what makes Aster different? Well, since my initial plan was to make a SIMPLE text editor hence the description of the editor ("A Simple Text Editor written in Rust"), but because I changed it into a full on IDE (Integrated Development Environment), I have today decided to make a simpler one, which follows the actual name of the project.
AsterIDE is for developers who need:
- Full IDE features (file explorer, search, git integration)
- Syntax highlighting and language support
- Project management capabilities
- Advanced editing tools and extensions
- Complex workflows and customization
Aster is for writers and users who want:
- A clean, simple text editor / notepad
- Fast startup and minimal resource usage
- Focus on writing without distractions
- Basic file operations (open, save, new)
Choose AsterIDE if you're: developing software, managing projects, or need advanced editing features.
Choose Aster if you're: writing notes, documents, or prefer a simpler, more focused text editor.