What text editor (cli or gui) are you using for writing non-code?

Thread snapshot

It has been reported that one Lobsters contributor prefers Trilium (not Trilium Next) for note-taking, and finds the simple act of writing Markdown in a terminal quietly delightful. They've been trying lightweight CLI editors — Nano first, then micro — and describe both as enjoyable. Who knew jotting down notes could feel this satisfying? Small pleasures, big payoff.

Common choices and setups

In-terminal editing tends to skew toward kakoune or vim for this user, allegedly without heavy customization — just enough to get things done. For long-form Markdown and personal wiki work they switch to Sublime Text, a GUI comfort zone that still plays nicely with Markdown workflows. The pattern is familiar: minimal, in-terminal tools for quick capture; GUI editors for deeper composition.

Why it matters

This tiny thread is a microcosm of the wider editor wars: speed and focus versus features and comfort. Your tool says as much about your process as your prose. Pick something you actually enjoy using — that’s the real productivity hack.

Sources: Lobsters