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Kate, alternative Linux à Notepad++
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Kate is a strong replacement for Notepad++ on Linux, offering similar speed and lightweight performance. It covers syntax highlighting, regex search, and Unicode support well. However, it lacks Notepad++'s extensive plugin ecosystem, though it compensates with LSP support and built-in tools. If you rely heavily on specific Notepad++ plugins, you may need to adjust your workflow. For general coding, file editing, and quick searches, Kate is a capable, free, and native choice that feels familiar to users coming from Windows.
- Licence
- LGPL-2.1+
- Prix
- Gratuit
- Dernière version
- 26.04.2 (4 juin 2026)
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Ce qui fonctionne pareil
- Syntax highlighting for hundreds of programming languages
- Regular expression-based find and replace
- Support for multiple file encodings including UTF-8
- Lightweight design with fast startup times
- Extensibility through plugins and scripting
Ce qui change
- Kate uses LSP for code intelligence instead of Notepad++'s plugin-based completion
- Notepad++ has a larger, more mature plugin ecosystem for niche tasks
- Kate includes built-in Git integration and a terminal, which Notepad++ requires plugins for
- Kate's macro system is less prominent than Notepad++'s dedicated macro recorder
- Kate is part of the KDE ecosystem, so it may feel different if you are not using KDE Plasma
Ouvrir vos fichiers Notepad++
Kate opens standard text files, source code, and configuration files without issue, as these are plain text formats. It fully supports UTF-8, UTF-16, and ASCII encodings, so files saved in Notepad++ will open correctly. There is no proprietary format to worry about. If you use Notepad++ specific session files or complex macro definitions, those will not transfer, but the actual code and text content is fully compatible.
Passer de Notepad++ à Kate, étape par étape
- Install Kate via your package manager or Flathub
- Open your project folder in Kate to set up the workspace
- Configure your preferred syntax highlighting for your main languages
- Set up LSP servers for code completion if needed
- Adjust keyboard shortcuts to match your Notepad++ habits
- Test regex search and replace on a sample file
Fonctionnalités clés de Kate
- Coloration syntaxique pour plus de 300 langages
- Cursors multiples et sélections
- Support LSP et DAP pour l'intelligence de code et le débogage
- Terminal intégré et navigateur de fichiers
- Intégration Git et recherche à l'échelle du dossier
- Mode vi et raccourcis clavier personnalisables
- Support de projet avec ouverture de dossiers
- Extensible via plugins et scripting JavaScript
Installer Kate sous Linux
flatpak install flathub org.kde.katesudo apt install katesudo apt install katesudo dnf install katesudo pacman -S katesudo zypper install kateQuestions fréquentes
Does Kate support macros like Notepad++?
Kate supports scripting via JavaScript and has some automation features, but it does not have a direct equivalent to Notepad++'s visual macro recorder. You may need to write scripts for repetitive tasks.
Is Kate available on Windows?
Yes, Kate is available on Windows, macOS, and BSD, but it is most commonly used on Linux as part of the KDE ecosystem. The interface may look slightly different across platforms.
Can I use Notepad++ plugins in Kate?
No, Notepad++ plugins are specific to its architecture. Kate has its own plugin system and relies on LSP for many features that Notepad++ plugins provide, such as code completion and linting.
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