

Manipulate the file system and write to the DOM, all from a single JavaScript function.Ītom is composed of over 50 open-source packages that integrate around a minimal core. Seamless integration allows you to freely mix usage of Node and browser APIs. Need to call into C or C++? That's possible, too. Need a library? Choose from over 50 thousand in Node's package repository. Node.js support makes it trivial to access the file system, spawn subprocesses, and even start servers directly from within your editor. Whether you're tweaking the look of Atom's interface with CSS or adding major features with HTML and JavaScript, it's never been easier to take control of your editor. Open the dev tools, however, and Atom's web-based core shines through. Like other desktop apps, it has its own icon in the dock, native menus and dialogs, and full access to the file system. Note: You can download the latest stable version of Atom here.Ītom is a desktop application based on web technologies. We can't wait to see what you build with it. Atom is modern, approachable, and hackable to the core. A tool you can customize to do anything, but also use productively on the first day without ever touching a config file. New Beta releases are available regularly and installed automatically.Īt GitHub, we're building the text editor we've always wanted. Keep your current Atom configuration when using Atom Beta. It is intended for developers and early adopters. Want to be on the bleeding edge? The Beta channel contains new features and bug fixes before they land on the stable channel.
