Soe. A built-in text editor for command-line tools that works without vim.

github.com/schacon/soe

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Updates

July 2026

Merge branch 'sc-branch-1' Jul 23
v0.7.1: clarify Ctrl-Q status bar hint Jul 23
Merge pull request #1 from schacon/sc-branch-1 Jul 23
Clarify Ctrl-Q status bar hint as 'save and exit' Jul 23
v0.7.0: edit() resolves external editors with Git precedence Jul 6

May 2026

Update Cargo.lock for v0.6.0 May 11
v0.6.0: undo/redo, soft wrap, keybinding fixes May 11
Add soft word wrap with visual indicator (Alt+Z) May 11
Rebind prev-paragraph from Ctrl+H to Ctrl+P May 11
Add undo/redo (Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Y) May 11
Add Edit menu with paragraph navigation and editing shortcuts May 10
Update Cargo.lock for v0.4.1 May 9
Remove :q functionality and keep :teddy text in buffer May 9
Update Cargo.lock for v0.4.0 May 9
Replace About overlay with vim-style splash and :teddy easter egg May 9
Update Cargo.lock for v0.3.0 May 9
Add soe binary for standalone use May 9
Update Cargo.lock for v0.2.0 May 9
Add capture API with Git editor resolution + built-in fallback May 9
Add README and MIT license May 9