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Linux alternatives to Notepad++

2 Linux apps in our database replace Notepad++, rated by people who actually switched.

KDE's advanced text editor — the natural Notepad++ replacement with LSP support, sessions, and split views.

VS Code without Microsoft's telemetry and branding — the same editor, community-built from the MIT source.

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