Hackerman
Hackerman.AI-First Text Editor is a forward-thinking tool engineered to facilitate efficient and high-quality text editing. Utilising artificial intelligence, t...
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What is Hackerman?
Hackerman Text is a minimalist, AI-native code editor designed for developers who prioritize speed and focus. It delivers instant typing latency with native-level lexers for precise syntax highlighting across numerous languages, keeping non-essential features on-demand to avoid distractions. Built-in local-first AI enables inline chat and code completion using the current file as context, supporting models via Ollama, OpenAI, and Mistral without requiring sign-ins or telemetry.
Key features include context-aware autocomplete from the document, intuitive platform-default key bindings with Emacs alternatives, and a smart file finder for instant navigation. Users can write custom Python scripts that hot-reload as bindable functions, enhancing workflows seamlessly. Project-wide search and split views keep everything in sync, while plain-text configuration allows version control across machines.
It's ideal for solo developers, teams seeking frictionless editing, and anyone tired of bloated IDEs—novices benefit from AI assistance, pros from zero-latency performance. Supporting 40+ languages like Python, Rust, C++, and Zig, it turns late-night ideas into commits efficiently. Commercial users get licenses to support independent development.
Hackerman pricing
Pricing model: Free
Free without limits for personal or evaluation (non-commercial) use. Personal Early Bird license: $195 one-time ($325 regular) for single user, unlimited machines, no expiry. Teams: $595/year for up to 10 users (stackable), unlimited machines per user, one-year expiry. Business: $5995/year for unlimited users and machines, one-year expiry.
Hackerman pros
- Zero-latency typing experience
- Local-first AI with no telemetry
- Inline AI chat using file context
- Fast copilot-like code completion
- Context-aware document autocomplete
- Native-level lexers for 40+ languages
- Intuitive platform-default key bindings
- Custom Python scripts hot-reload
- Smart file finder with filters
- Project-wide instant search
- Split views stay in sync
- Plain-text version-controlled config
- No sign-in or account required
- Minimal UI without squiggles
- Single-file or multi-file focus
- Emacs-inspired alternative bindings
- Function explorer for all commands
- Export search results to text
Hackerman cons
- Commercial use requires paid license
- Limited to 40+ hand-tuned languages
- No built-in debugger or VCS integration
- Early bird pricing is time-limited
- Teams license expires yearly
- Custom scripts limited to Python subset
- No mobile or web version available
- AI providers limited to select few
- Minimalist UI lacks advanced panes
Frequently asked questions about Hackerman
What is Hackerman Text?
Hackerman Text is a minimalist, AI-native code editor focused on instant typing, native lexers, and local-first AI assistance for inline chat and completions, designed to stay out of your way while supporting efficient coding in 40+ languages.
Is Hackerman Text free?
Yes, fully free without limits for personal or evaluation purposes. Commercial use requires a Personal ($195 one-time early bird), Teams ($595/year), or Business ($5995/year) license.
What AI features does it offer?
Inline AI chat (⌘⇧⏎) uses the current file and line as context; copilot-like completions with FIM models; supports local Ollama, OpenAI, Mistral—local-first, zero-latency, no sign-in.
Which languages are supported?
Hand-tuned lexers for 40+ languages including Python, Rust, C/C++, JavaScript, Go, Haskell, Swift, Zig, Assembly, Bash, and more, with precise syntax highlighting and folding.
How does autocomplete work?
Context-aware autocomplete indexes the current file on load, updates as you type, ranks suggestions from your document; hit ⌘⏎ for first match or ↓ to navigate.
Can I customize key bindings?
Yes, platform-default shortcuts with Emacs alternatives; everything is bindable. Use function explorer (⌘⇧P) to view, bind, or edit via custom Python scripts in .hackerman-scripts.py.
What about collaboration or multi-file editing?
Focus on single-file or split views in sync; multiple files per window. No real-time collab, but plain-text chats/config save to disk for sharing/version control.
Does it have search and navigation?
Smart file finder (⌘E) with filters like 'lexers/lexc' or '.py'; project-wide search (⌘⇧F) scans all files, export results as plain text.
How is configuration handled?
Plain text config file, version-controllable and shareable across machines. Non-essential features on-demand by default.
What is the roadmap focus?
Minimal language support expansion, more AI providers, custom workflows; priorities evolve with user feedback—submit requests via the site.