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Lepton

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Spec score 7.9 #15 of 33 in Code Snippet Managers

What it is

Lepton is a free desktop code snippet manager that uses GitHub Gist for storage and syncing. It supports unlimited public and secret snippets, unlimited tags, and language groups, plus editing for Markdown and Jupyter Notebook snippets. Search can match filenames, languages, descriptions, tags, IDs, and downloaded snippet contents. Searching all snippet contents globally requires enabling `snippet.downloadAll` before syncing. Lepton supports GitHub Enterprise and lets users sign in with GitHub OAuth or a GitHub personal access token with the `gist` scope. The project says there is no separate sync service: data is stored locally in the app or remotely in GitHub Gist. Packaged builds use Electron safeStorage for cached tokens when available, with a plaintext-file fallback if it is unavailable. Settings in `.leptonrc` include themes, editor options, proxy, shortcuts, notifications, and language. Desktop releases are available for macOS, Windows, and Linux, including AppImage and Snap packages for Linux. The project is MIT-licensed. The free plan costs nothing.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Lepton is a lean code snippet manager powered by GitHub Gist.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
Support
The project directs users to open issues and feature requests on GitHub.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
License
The project is licensed under the MIT License.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
Authentication
Users can sign in with GitHub OAuth or a GitHub personal access token with the `gist` scope.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
Customization
Users can configure themes, editor settings, proxy, shortcuts, notifications, language, and other options in `.leptonrc`.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
Data handling
Lepton says it has no separate sync service and stores data locally in the app or remotely in GitHub Gist.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
Distribution
The project provides desktop releases for macOS, Windows, and Linux, including AppImage and Snap packages for Linux.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
Editing
It supports Markdown and Jupyter Notebook snippets.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
Integration
Lepton stores and syncs snippets with GitHub Gist and supports GitHub Enterprise.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
macOS installation note
The maker says the macOS app is not signed with a paid Apple developer account and may need to be enabled in Security settings to install.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
Search
Search can cover snippet filenames, languages, descriptions, tags, IDs, and downloaded snippet file content.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
Search limit
Complete global search across snippet contents requires enabling `snippet.downloadAll` before syncing.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
Snippet organization
It supports unlimited public and secret snippets, unlimited tags, and language groups.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com
Token storage
Packaged builds use Electron safeStorage for cached tokens when available, with a legacy plaintext-file fallback if safeStorage is unavailable.Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Unlimited public/secret snippets · Unlimited tags Read 29 Sep 2026 · github.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan costs nothing.
  • Unlimited public and secret snippets.
  • Search can include downloaded snippet content.
  • Supports GitHub Enterprise.
  • Desktop releases cover Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Limits

  • Global content search requires enabling `snippet.downloadAll` before syncing.
  • Cached-token fallback may use a plaintext file.
  • macOS installation may require changing Security settings.
  • No IDE integration is listed.

Who it suits

Lepton suits developers who want desktop snippet organization tied to GitHub Gist, including users who need secret snippets, tags, or language groups. It may suit people using Markdown or Jupyter Notebook snippets across Linux, macOS, or Windows.

Verdict

Lepton centers snippet management on GitHub Gist, with broad search fields and desktop releases for three operating systems. Note the setup requirement for full-content search and the macOS installation caveat.

Where Specifiction places it

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