Notepad++ is a source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several programming languages. It has a user-friendly interface and supports various plugins to enhance its functionality. Notepad++ is known for its speed, small size, and low system requirements, making it an ideal choice for developers and programmers.
Install Notepad++ from the CLI
Notepad++ is not available in the official Arch Linux repository, but it can be installed from the AUR (Arch User Repository). To install Notepad++ from the CLI, follow these steps:
- Install the necessary dependencies:
sudo pacman -S base-devel wxgtk3 - Download the Notepad++ AUR package:
wget https://aur.archlinux.org/cgit/aur.git/snapshot/notepad-plus-plus.tar.gz - Extract the downloaded tar file:
tar -xf notepad-plus-plus.tar.gz - Navigate to the extracted folder:
cd notepad-plus-plus - Build and install the package:
makepkg -si
Launch Notepad++ from the CLI
After successfully installing Notepad++, you can launch it from the CLI by simply running the following command: notepad-plus-plus
