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GNU Emacs

An extensible text editor

by Free Software Foundation

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Official site: flathub.org

About GNU Emacs

GNU Emacs is an extensible, customizable text editor - and more.

At its core is an interpreter for Emacs Lisp, a dialect of the Lisp

programming language with extensions to support text editing.

The features of GNU Emacs include:

Content-sensitive editing modes, including syntax coloring, for

a wide-range of file types

Complete built-in documentation, including a tutorial for new users

Full Unicode support for nearly all human languages and their scripts

Highly customizable, using Emacs Lisp code or a graphical interface

Includes a project planner, mail and news reader, debugger

interface, calendar, and more

How to install GNU Emacs

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.gnu.emacs
  4. Open GNU Emacs once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is GNU Emacs free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where GNU Emacs is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install GNU Emacs from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.gnu.emacs. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is GNU Emacs safe?

GNU Emacs downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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