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Ki Editor - an editor that operates on the AST

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Hacker News | Mar 7, 2026 | ravenical

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Multi-cursor structural editorIntroductionFirst-class syntax node interactionBridge the gap between coding intent and action: manipulate syntax structures directly, avoiding mouse or keyboard gymnastics. Multiple cursorsAmplify your coding efficiency: wield multiple cursors for parallel syntax node operations, revolutionizing bulk edits and refactoring. Redefine modal editingSelection Modes standardize movements across words, lines, syntax nodes, and more, offering unprecedented flexibility and consistency.

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