Kate als Linux-Alternative zu Sublime Text
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Kate is a solid replacement for Sublime Text, especially for users who want a free, open‑source editor with built‑in terminal, Git integration, and LSP support. It covers most of the core features you expect from Sublime: syntax highlighting, regex search/replace, multiple cursors, and a customizable interface. It is ideal for developers who prefer KDE’s ecosystem or need advanced project management. If you rely heavily on Sublime’s proprietary package ecosystem or prefer a minimal footprint, you may need to adjust expectations.
- Lizenz
- LGPL-2.1+
- Preis
- Kostenlos
- Aktuelle Version
- 26.04.2 (4. Juni 2026)
- Bewertung
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Was gleich funktioniert
- Syntax highlighting for a wide range of languages
- Regex‑based search and replace
- Multiple cursors and selections
- Customizable themes and keybindings
- Extensible plugin architecture
Was anders ist
- Kate uses a JavaScript API for plugins, not Python
- Built‑in terminal replaces the need for an external console
- LSP/DAP integration provides code intelligence, while Sublime relies on third‑party plugins
- Kate offers a file‑system browser and Git integration out of the box
- Sublime’s lightweight, cross‑platform packaging is more streamlined than Kate’s KDE‑centric distribution
Ihre Sublime Text-Dateien öffnen
Kate can open Sublime Text project files (.sublime‑project) and build files (.sublime‑build) as plain text. It does not natively import Sublime’s settings or keybindings; you would need to manually copy the relevant snippets from the .sublime‑* files into Kate’s configuration files.
Von Sublime Text zu Kate wechseln – Schritt für Schritt
- Export your Sublime settings, keybindings, and snippets to a backup folder.
- Install Kate from your distribution or Flathub.
- Open the backup folder in Kate’s built‑in file browser to keep your files organized.
- Copy any custom snippets into Kate’s snippet manager (Tools → Settings → Editor → Snippets).
- Install desired LSP servers via your package manager or via Kate’s plugin system.
- Configure keybindings in Kate’s Settings → Shortcuts to match your Sublime shortcuts.
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 install flathub org.kde.katesudo apt install katesudo apt install katesudo dnf install katesudo pacman -S katesudo zypper install kate