Code Pad Text Editor

An multi-language code text-editor crafted for the Chrome OS. Completely free to use and to modify under the GPL!

Code Pad Text Editor: Lightweight Multi-language Coding Tool

"Code Pad Text Editor" is a Chrome extension designed as a multi-language text editor for coding. Ideal for Chrome OS, it supports a wide range of programming languages such as Java, Python, SQL, and many more. Apart from serving as a simple notepad, its features include syntax highlighting, bug detection, code auto-completion, code folding, and integration with Google Drive or local storage. It aims to provide an experience matching native editors like Sublime, Vim and TextMate.
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Extension stats

Version: 1.0.96 (Last updated: 2020-11-21)
Creation date: 2020-05-11
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • {"fileSystem":["write","retainEntries","directory"]}
  • syncFileSystem
  • storage
  • clipboardRead
  • fullscreen
  • notifications
  • https://www.google-analytics.com/
Size: 2.97M

Other platforms

Code Editor (v3.1.0)
4.50 (31) 6,837+
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

The editor supports a variety of programming languages!

Currently supported:

Apache, Bash, C/C++, CoffeeScript, CSS3, Dockerfile, GitIgnore, GoLang, HTML5, Java, JavaScript, JSON, Less, Lua, Markdown, MS SQL, Perl, PHP, PHTML, Plain text, PostgreSQL SQL Python, Ruby, Rust, Sass, Scala, SQL, TypeScript, XML, XHTML, and a few more..

Code Pad Text Editor is a free, lightweight text editor for code crafted for Chrome OS. Code Pad allows you to write simple code snippets or build complete programming applications and projects easily, straight on your Chromebook.

P.S. You can also use Code Pad Text Editor as a simple text editor (notepad), if that's all you need (duh)...

Some nifty features:

  • Full project browsing & management
  • Over 20 familiar themes (Monokai, etc...)
  • Choice of crisp mono-spaced editor fonts
  • Ready-made code snippets
  • Syntax error & bug detection/alerts
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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Simple and native editor for Chrome OS
  • Integrates well with Google Drive
  • Good for low-powered Chromebooks
  • Offline functionality
  • Auto-closes tags
Cons
  • Lack of support for certain file types like .png
  • Issues with tab management and data loss if not saved
  • Lack of features for code debugging in multiple languages
  • Default behavior to open JS files instead of plain text
  • Limited support for commands like Ctrl-N
Most mentioned
  • Very useful for programming on low-powered Chromebooks
  • Great integration and usability for Chrome OS
  • Desires for more features like SFTP, SSH, and GitHub support
User reviews
Une petite application bien pratique et bien intégrée (fonctionne sans pb avec Gdrive), bravo et merci.
by Lefebvre Alain, 2024-08-26

saat ini sangat memuaskan.
by Solo Shopping, 2024-08-03

The best simple and native editor that I have found for chrome os.
by Abel Espinosa, 2024-05-01
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Code Pad Text Editor requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Code Pad Text Editor has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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