Nub vs Textadept

Nub is a free, open-source Rust toolkit for running TypeScript, JSX and JavaScript with the stock Node binary. It executes modern syntax, supports tsconfig.json, environment files and data-file imports, and does not require a separate build step. Nub loads .env files, watches entrypoints and imported files, and can provision project-pinned Node versions from .node-version, .nvmrc or engines and devEngines. Its script runner handles lifecycle hooks, npm_* variables, forwarded arguments and workspace filters. The installer works with npm, pnpm and Bun lockfiles; Yarn lockfiles are read-only. Supply-chain controls deny dependency build scripts by default, check OSV advisories and delay releases newer than 24 hours, with nub approve-builds for review. Nub includes nubx, GitHub Actions, a container image and deployment guides. It supports Linux, macOS and Windows on listed x64 and arm64 architectures.

Textadept is a free, open-source text editor for programmers, available with graphical and terminal interfaces. It supports more than 100 programming languages and includes multiple carets and selections, unlimited split views, configurable key bindings, nested snippets, column editing, and macro recording. Lua scripting can extend and customize nearly every aspect of the editor. Shell commands can be used to run code, build projects, and execute tests; optional modules add language debuggers, file comparison, source formatting, an LSP client, scratch buffers, and spell checking. The project says Textadept does not connect to the internet. Pre-built binaries are self-contained and require no installation, and source code is available under the MIT License. Requirements vary: Linux GUI use needs Qt 5 or GTK 3, while the terminal version needs ncurses. Pre-built macOS binaries are for Apple Silicon only. The project provides a manual, Lua API documentation, issue tracker, discussions, wiki, and FAQ.