Kate als Linux-Alternative zu Atom

Aktualisiert am 31. Oktober 2026

Unser Fazit

Kate is a strong native Linux replacement for Atom, especially for KDE users. It covers the core needs: syntax highlighting for 300+ languages, Git integration, and project support. However, it lacks Atom’s massive community plugin ecosystem. If you relied heavily on specific Atom packages, you will need to find Linux-native equivalents or use Kate’s LSP support. For general coding, Kate is faster and more integrated into the Linux desktop than Atom ever was, making it a practical choice for developers who want a lightweight, feature-rich editor without the overhead of Electron.

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Lizenz: LGPL-2.1+
Preis: Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version: 26.04.2 (4. Juni 2026)
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Screenshot von Kate — Editing code with Kate

Was gleich funktioniert

Syntax highlighting for hundreds of programming languages
Integrated Git version control and folder-wide search
Support for multiple cursors, selections, and split views
Extensible via plugins and scripting capabilities
Project-based workflow with folder opening

Was anders ist

Kate uses LSP for code intelligence, whereas Atom relied on a diverse package ecosystem
Kate is native C++ and generally faster with lower resource usage than Electron-based Atom
Atom’s plugin marketplace is gone; Kate’s plugin system is smaller but more integrated
Kate has built-in terminal and filesystem browser, which Atom required packages for
Kate offers native Vi mode, which Atom did not have built-in

Ihre Atom-Dateien öffnen

Kate opens standard text files, source code, and project folders directly. Since Atom was primarily a text editor, any .txt, .py, .js, .c, or other source files open seamlessly in Kate. Atom’s specific configuration files (like .atomrc or package.json for user settings) are not directly compatible, as Kate uses its own configuration system. You will need to manually reconfigure themes, keybindings, and plugins in Kate’s settings interface.

Von Atom zu Kate wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Install Kate via your package manager or Flathub
Open your project folder in Kate to test file handling
Configure syntax highlighting for your primary languages in Settings
Set up Git integration by configuring user name and email in Kate’s settings
Install LSP servers for your languages to replace Atom’s code intelligence packages
Customize themes and keyboard shortcuts to match your previous Atom workflow

Wichtige Funktionen von Kate

Syntaxhervorhebung für über 300 Sprachen
Mehrere Cursor und Auswahlmöglichkeiten
LSP- und DAP-Unterstützung für Code-Intelligenz und Debugging
Integrierte Konsole und Dateisystembrowser
Git-Integration und durchgängige Suche in Ordnern
Vi-Modus und anpassbare Tastenkürzel
Projektunterstützung mit Ordneröffnung
Erweiterbar über Plugins und JavaScript-Skripting

Kate unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub org.kde.kate

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install kate

Debiansudo apt install kate

Fedorasudo dnf install kate

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S kate

openSUSEsudo zypper install kate

Häufige Fragen

Can I use the same plugins I had in Atom?

No, Atom plugins are JavaScript-based and specific to Atom’s API. Kate uses a different plugin system and LSP for code intelligence. You will need to find equivalent tools or configure LSP servers for your languages.

Is Kate as fast as Atom?

Kate is generally faster to start and uses less RAM because it is a native C++ application. Atom was built on Electron, which added overhead. For large projects, Kate’s native performance is often superior.

Does Kate support remote editing like Atom did?

Yes, Kate supports wide protocol support including SSH, FTP, and WebDAV, allowing you to edit files on remote servers directly, similar to Atom’s remote editing capabilities.