GhostText

Write in the browser with your text editor.
What is GhostText?
GhostText is a Chrome extension designed for developers who love their text editors. It enables you to enjoy your own development environment while writing codes in your browser by connecting the browser with your preferred text editor. Supported editors include Sublime Text, VS Code, Emacs, Vim, Neovim, and ACME Editor. For installation and further information, check out our Website or contribute on GitHub.

Extension stats

By: fregante
Users: 6,000+
Rating: 4.84 (139)
Version: 24.8.10 (Last updated: 2024-08-10)
Creation date: 2017-12-11
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • scripting
  • storage
Host permissions:
  • http://localhost/
Size: 100.44K

Other platforms

GhostText (v24.8.10)
4.78 (32) 838
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Extension summary

Whenever you’re writing more than a little snippet of code anywhere on the web, activate GhostText to open your preferred text editor and enjoy your own development environment.

GhostText is a browser extension that connects to your editor via its own extension. Install both extensions and, if necessary, start the GhostText server in the editor’s extension.

Supported editors:

• Sublime Text • VS Code • Emacs • Vim • Neovim • ACME Editor

You can find more information on the "Website" link or contribute on GitHub (You'll find the link on the same website)

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Works perfectly with Sublime Text
  • Great for writing documentation using Markdown syntax
  • Easy to install and use
  • Nice integration with various text editors
  • Helpful for daily work routines
Cons
  • Opening a dedicated editor process can be a hassle
  • Inconvenient for Vim users due to process issues
  • No current support for Manifest V3
  • Lack of multi-tab editing functionality
Most mentioned
  • Works perfectly with Sublime Text
  • I love this extension and use it quite a lot
  • It's a nice idea but has some inconveniences
  • Easy to install and helps with workflow
  • Need for tutorials for new users
Recent reviews
GhostText has become an essential part of my daily work routine. I mainly use it for making HTML changes in our (limited) CMS. This extension helps me overcome those limitations effectively. Highly recommended! Feature request: With Manifest V2 being deprecated soon, this extension might stop working. Are there any plans to support manifest V3 in the near future?
by Extra Virgi, 2024-06-02

I use it with Emacs, the best way is to assign a keystroke to it at chrome://extensions/shortcuts
by Ury Marshak, 2024-02-13

Works perfectly with Sublime Text!
by Antti-Jussi Lakanen, 2021-02-26
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Extension safety

Risk impact

GhostText requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

GhostText is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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