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Overview
Kate is a fast multi-document, multi-view text editor for programmers by KDE. It features stuff like LSP (Language Server Protocol) support, projects, multiple cursors and selections, git integration, folder wide search, horizontal and vertical splits, vi mode, syntax highlighting for 300+ languages, built-in terminal, dynamic word wrap and much more. It is available on Linux, BSD, Windows and MacOS.
Features:
* MDI, window splitting, window tabbing
* Spell checking
* CR, CRLF, LF newline support
* Encoding support (utf-8, utf-16, ascii etc.)
* Encoding conversion
* Regular expression based find & replace
* Syntax highlighting for 300+ languages
* Code and text folding
* Multiple cursors and multiple selections
* Block selection mode
* Auto indentation
* Auto completion support
* Shell integration
* Wide protocol support (http, ftp, ssh, webdav etc.)
* Extensible via plugins
* Integrated terminal
* Scriptable using JavaScript
* Vi mode
* Intellisense support using LSP (Language Server Protocol)
* DAP (Debug Adapter Protocol) support
* Vertical tabs/document list
* Lightweight project support. Kate can open folders as projects
* Code formatting using native formatters such as clang-format, prettier etc
* Built in filesystem browser
* CTags support
* Project wide and folder wide search
* Git integration
Features
View and edit multiple documents at the same time, by splitting horizontally and vertically the windowMulti-document interface (MDI)Session supportExtensible through scriptingHighlighting support for over 300 languagesSearch & replace in multiple opened files or files on diskProject management support with Git integrationMulti-cursor editingEmbedded terminal
What's new
Update Kate to 23.04.0
- New embedded terminal
- A new Code Formatting plugin that provides a simple way to format your code.
- Unified Diagnostics View - instead of every plugin bringing its own UI we have now unified it so that a single UI is reused by many plugins
- LSP Inlay Hints - Shows virtual text for e.g., parameter name at the call site which can enhance code readability
- Keyboard Macros Plugin
Additional Information
- Developed by KDE
- Version 2025.02.16
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Requires
Available on: PC
OS: Windows 10 version 14316.0 or higher
Keyboard: Not specified
Mouse: Not specified
Memory: Not specified
- Published 2019-09-12
- Size 182.54 MB
- File Type appx/msix
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Language
English (United States)
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Permissions
Uses all system resources
- Microsoft Store ID 9nwmw7bb59hw
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How to download and install Kate from the Microsoft
Method 1: Download and Install via the Microsoft Store
This is the most straightforward and secure way to get Kate.Step 1: Open the Microsoft Store
Step 2: Search for Kate
Step 3: Download and Install
Step 4: Access the App
Method 2: Download from the Official Microsoft Website
If you prefer downloading directly from the web, you can use the official Microsoft website.Step 1: Visit the Kate Page
Step 2: Download the App
Step 3: Install Kate
Step 4: Use Kate
Tips for a Smooth Installation
Conclusion:
Both methods ultimately utilize the Microsoft Store, ensuring the app's safety and reliability. Whether you prefer browsing within the Store or starting via the website, both approaches lead you to successfully download and install Kate.Kate FAQs
How to download and Install Kate on Windows PC via the NWindows Store
How to Search and Download Kate for PC Windows?