Vim

Vim is a highly configurable modal text editor built for efficiency, derived from the classic Vi editor. It prioritizes keyboard shortcuts over mouse use, letting users perform complex edits quickly once proficient. Supporting syntax highlighting for hundreds of languages, it integrates seamlessly with command-line tools and offers extensive plugin support for customization. Ideal for developers, sysadmins, and writers, Vim runs on macOS and nearly all OSes. Its modal design (normal, insert, visual modes) streamlines tasks, though it has a steep learning curve. For power users seeking control and speed, Vim is an indispensable tool for coding, scripting, and document editing.