A fast, lightweight text editor built with Rust and egui, optimized for Markdown, JSON, YAML, and TOML files, with a native, responsive experience.
- v0.3.0
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- May 22, 2026
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Project Overview
Ferrite is a fast, lightweight text editor for Markdown, JSON, YAML, and TOML files, built with Rust and egui for a native, responsive experience.
Key Features
- Optimized for Markdown, JSON, YAML, and TOML files
- Rust + egui native, responsive experience
- Digitally signed Windows releases
Target Audience
- Developers who need a lightweight text editor
- Users who frequently work with Markdown, JSON, YAML, and TOML files
Quick Start
- Windows/Linux: Download the latest release from Releases
- macOS: Install via Homebrew:
brew tap olaproeis/ferrite && brew install --cask ferrite - Launch Ferrite and start editing
Core Advantages
- Built with Rust and egui for speed and lightweight performance
- Optimized for common config file formats
- Signed Windows builds reduce security warnings
- Open-source and free
System Requirements
- OS: Windows, Linux (macOS experimental)
- Architectures: x86_64, arm64
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