Launching June 22

Todtler

Look at all the things it doesn't do!

In the world of distraction-free writing, a new kid is just around the corner. Or shall we say: a new toddler? Or better yet: a todtler, since it speaks .odt by nature.

Todtler is a terminal text editor built around a single idea: writing deserves your full and undivided attention. No toolbar, menus, formatting panels, or notifications. Nothing comes between you and the page.

It reads and writes Open Document Text (ODT) files, the open standard behind LibreOffice and OpenOffice, so your work will always remain yours, in a format any word processor can open.

Todtler in standard writing mode
Todtler in standard writing mode
Todtler in Typewriter mode with both bars hidden
Todtler in TW (Typewriter) mode
with both top- and bottom bars hidden
  • Runs in any terminal on Linux, macOS, and Windows
  • Typewriter mode, keeping your cursor fixed while the page scrolls like paper through a machine
  • Full UTF-8 support for accented and international text
  • Supports .odt (Open Document Text), .md (Markdown), .fountain (screenplays), and .txt (plain text).
  • Adjustable zoom, remembered between sessions
  • Every keyboard shortcut fully remappable
  • Hide every bar on screen for a completely bare page

Forever free to use.

Launching June 22

Want to know more about the thinking behind it? Read why Todtler exists.