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  5. tldraw

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    Graphite

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    Open source free software. A vector graphics creativity suite with a clean, intuitive interface. Opens instantly (no signup) and runs locally in a browser. Exports SVG, PNG, JPG.

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About Helix

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Helix

A post-modern modal text editor

Helix is a terminal-based modal text editor inspired by Vim and Kakoune, built for modern development workflows. Features: * Vim-like modal editing with a selection-first, action-second model borrowed from Kakoune * Multiple cursors and selections as a first-class feature * Built-in Language Server Protocol (LSP) support for code intelligence: completions, diagnostics, go-to-definition, and more…

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