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A lightweight, cross-platform text editor for Windows, Linux and macOS, aimed at being a domestic (Chinese) alternative to Notepad-style tools.

Open-source alternative to:Notepad

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What is it?

notepad-- is a lightweight text editor that runs on Windows, Linux and macOS. Its stated goal is to provide a domestic alternative in the text-editing category, with a focus on Chinese domestic systems such as UOS as well as macOS and various Linux distributions.

The main differentiator the project points to is cross-platform support: unlike many Notepad-style editors that only run on Windows, it targets Linux and macOS as well. Screenshots in the repository show it running on UOS, Windows, macOS and Red Hat.

The repository mirrors a Gitee project of the same name, which the author uses for Chinese users; this GitHub copy may be updated less frequently. Bug reports and feedback are accepted through the issue tracker.

Key features

  • 01Runs on Windows, Linux and macOS
  • 02Targets domestic Chinese systems such as UOS
  • 03Lightweight text editing application
  • 04Bug reports and feedback via GitHub issues

Use cases

  • Replacing Notepad on Linux or macOS with a lightweight editor
  • Editing text files on UOS or other domestic Linux systems
  • Users who want a Chinese-developed alternative to mainstream notepad tools

Quick start

  1. 1

    Download the latest release from the Gitee releases page linked in the README

Things to know

  • This GitHub repository may be updated less promptly than the Gitee repository, which is the main source for users in China.
  • Licensed under GPL-3.0, a copyleft license that requires derivative works to remain open source.

Topics

#text-editor#cross-platform#linux#macos#windows#notepad

FAQ

What is notepad--?
A lightweight, cross-platform text editor for Windows, Linux and macOS, aimed at being a domestic (Chinese) alternative to Notepad-style tools. notepad-- is a lightweight text editor that runs on Windows, Linux and macOS. Its stated goal is to provide a domestic alternative in the text-editing category, with a focus on Chinese domestic systems such as UOS as well as macOS and various Linux distributions.
Is notepad-- free to use? What license does it have?
notepad-- is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is notepad-- still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to notepad-- was on Oct 11, 2026.
What can I use notepad-- for?
Replacing Notepad on Linux or macOS with a lightweight editor Editing text files on UOS or other domestic Linux systems Users who want a Chinese-developed alternative to mainstream notepad tools
How do I install notepad--?
Download the latest release from the Gitee releases page linked in the README
Where can I get notepad--?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/cxasm/notepad--

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