Shell Script Editors and IDEs

Contents

• Introduction
• Editors
  • Sublime Text
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Notepad++
• Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
  • JetBrains IDEs

Introduction

There are many text editors and IDEs available for writing Unix shell scripts. Some are simple and lightweight, while others are more complex, with additional features that help you run, test, debug, and manage your code. The best text editor for you will depend on your personal preferences and the type of projects you are working on.

This guide is not an exhaustive list.

Editors

Sublime Text

Sublime Text is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio Code is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Notepad++

Notepad++ is available for Windows.

Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)

JetBrains IDEs

JetBrains IDEs are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. You can add shell scripting support to most JetBrains IDEs by installing the Shell Script plugin.

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