Microsoft Open-Sources New Command-Line Text Editor “Edit” at Build 2025

Discover Microsoft’s new open-source command-line editor “Edit” and other developer tools unveiled at Build 2025.
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Microsoft Open-Sources New Command-Line Text Editor “Edit” at Build 2025
At Build 2025, Microsoft unveiled several exciting open- source projects aimed at boosting developer productivity and enhancing the Windows ecosystem. If you’ve been searching for a powerful, lightweight command- line text editor for Windows, Microsoft’s new open- source tool, Edit , is exactly what you need. Designed to be installed by default via the Windows Insider Program this summer, Edit lets developers seamlessly edit files directly from the command line using a simple edit command— helping reduce context switching and keeping workflows smooth and uninterrupted.                       Image Credits:Chesnot / Getty Images Open source is more than just free software; it’s a strategic move for Microsoft to gather valuable market insights and user feedback while driving innovation in developer tools. By embracing open- source projects like Edit, GitHub Copilot, and Windows Subsystem for Linux ( WSL), Microsoft strengthens its ecosystem with community- driven enhancements and fosters collaborat…