Introduction

Welcome to Text Forge!

Text Forge is an open source code editor based on:

• lightweight design
• extensibility
• mode-drive design
• be customizable
• scriptable design
• language agnostic design
• data-driven interface
• object-oriented design
• plug-and-play extension architecture

Text Forge is a response to the growing demand for tools that empower rather than constrain. Designed as a standalone text editor with a focus on modularity, deep customization, and minimal design, it offers a flexible and efficient foundation for users who want full control over their editing environment.

With Text Forge:

• The internal architecture is structured to make components easy to add, remove, or redefine
• A versatile formatting engine enables precise handling of complex, structured text
• It delivers a lightweight, independent experience—usable without dependency on heavy ecosystems
• It provides a core foundation that can be rapidly adapted to various file types, formatting styles, and workflows—in essence, Text Forge is more than an app; it functions as a framework for building custom editors

Our goal is to create a tool that puts creative and technical decisions back in the hands of the user—where they belong.