Linux · Developer Tools
Lapce
Lightning-fast and powerful code editor written in Rust
by Dongdong Zhou, et al.
Official site: flathub.org
About Lapce
Lapce is an open source code editor written in Rust. By utilising native GUI and GPU rendering, and with the performance Rust provides, Lapce is one of the fastest code editors out there.
Features:
Modal Editing (Vim like) support as first class citizen (can be turned off as well)
Built-in LSP (Language Server Protocol) support to give you code intelligence like code completion, diagnostics and code actions etc.
Built-in remote development support (inspired by VSCode Remote Development) for a seamless "local" experience, benefiting from the full power of the remote system.
Plugins can be written in programming languages that can compile to the WASI format (C, Rust, AssemblyScript)
Built-in terminal, so you can execute commands in your workspace, without leaving Lapce.
How to install Lapce
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub dev.lapce.lapce
- Open Lapce once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lapce free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Lapce is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Lapce from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub dev.lapce.lapce. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Lapce safe?
Lapce downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.