# Scribes (software)

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{{Infobox software
| name = Scribes
| logo = Scribes-logo-3.2.png
| screenshot = Scribes-replace.png
| caption = Scribes showing 'replace' function
| developer = Lateef Alabi-Oki
| programming language = [Python](/source/Python_(programming_language))
| operating system = [Unix-like](/source/Unix-like)
| language = 
| genre = [Text editor](/source/Text_editor)
| license = [GPL-2.0-or-later](/source/GNU_General_Public_License)<ref name="License.py">{{cite web|url=https://bazaar.launchpad.net/~mystilleef/scribes/scribes-dev-0.4/view/head:/SCRIBES/License.py|title=~mystilleef/scribes/scribes-dev-0.4 : contents of SCRIBES/License.py at revision 1052|date=2009-07-25}}</ref>
| website = {{URL|scribes.sourceforge.net}}
}}{{Short description|Text editor}}
{{Portal|Free and open-source software}}
'''Scribes''' is a minimalist lightweight [free](/source/free_software) [text editor](/source/text_editor) [Linux](/source/Linux) and [BSD](/source/BSD) designed for the [GNOME](/source/GNOME) desktop licensed under the terms of the [GPL-2.0-or-later](/source/GNU_General_Public_License) license.<ref name=":0" /> It was created by Lateef Alabi-Oki and programmed in [Python](/source/Python_(programming_language)).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2022-10-17 |title=Scribes - minimalist text editor |url=https://www.linuxlinks.com/scribes/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=LinuxLinks |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Kouremenos |first=Nikos |date=2007-01-10 |title=Scribes editor focuses on the text |url=http://www.linux.com/articles/59414 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080331131759/http://www.linux.com/articles/59414 |archive-date=2008-03-31 |website=[Linux.com](/source/Linux.com)}}</ref>

==Features==
Scribes supports Python plugins, remote editing with [FTP](/source/File_Transfer_Protocol), [SFTP](/source/SSH_File_Transfer_Protocol), [SSH](/source/Ssh), [Samba](/source/Samba_(software)), and [WebDAV](/source/WebDAV), and autosave. It also supports code snippets, auto-indentation, [hotkeys](/source/hotkeys), bookmarks, templates, and automatic word completion or replacement.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sneddon |first=Joey |date=2011-02-16 |title=Scribes: Powerful yet minimal text editor |url=https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2011/02/scribes-powerful-yet-minimal-text-editor |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=OMG! Ubuntu |language=en-GB}}</ref> Scribes has syntax highlighting support for around 70 different programming languages, including [PHP](/source/PHP), [Java XML](/source/Java_XML), and [HTML](/source/HTML).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-06-07 |title=10 Best Website Builders for Linux |url=https://www.linux.com/training-tutorials/10-best-website-builders-linux/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=Linux.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Editing icons are hidden from view until a user mouses over the area.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Germain |first=Jack |date=2011-12-14 |title=Scribes: A Sturdy Reinvention of the Text Editor |url=https://www.linuxinsider.com/story/scribes-a-sturdy-reinvention-of-the-text-editor-73959.html |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=[LinuxInsider](/source/LinuxInsider) |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Andrew |date=2011-03-28 |title=Scribes Is A Very Interesting, Minimalistic Text Editor With Remote Editing Support |url=http://www.webupd8.org/2011/03/scribes-is-very-interesting.html |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=WebUpd8 |language=en-US}}</ref>

Scribes does not support tabs, instead opening every new file in a separate window. A document switcher is provided to switch between windows by pressing F9.<ref name=":1" />

The interface supports multiple different color themes.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" />

== Reception ==
[LinuxInsider](/source/LinuxInsider) stated that Scribes was a "revolutionary approach to working with a text editor" though noting that the interface took some time getting used to.<ref name=":2" /> [Linux.com](/source/Linux.com) said that "after 30 minutes of usage, you will either love it or hate it."<ref name=":1" /> RedMonk.com praised the "rethink everything" approach of the editor.<ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Grady |first=Stephen |date=2007-03-01 |title=Where Have All the Good Text Editors Gone? |url=https://redmonk.com/sogrady/2007/02/28/scribes/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=RedMonk.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{sourceforge|scribes}}
* {{Launchpad|scribes|Scribes}}
* [Scribes on Free Software Directory](/source/freesoft%3AScribes)

Category:Linux text editors
Category:Free text editors
Category:Free software programmed in Python
Category:Software using the GNU General Public License

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