Nano

File: ~/.nanorc

Fallback editor — simpler than Vim, better for quick edits when muscle memory fails.

include "/usr/share/nano/*.nanorc"  # syntax highlighting for common file types

set tabsize 4
set tabstospaces      # expand tabs to spaces
set autoindent
set nowrap            # don't soft-wrap long lines
set constantshow      # always show cursor position
set linenumbers
set mouse

set backup            # keep backup copies
set backupdir ~/.nano/backups

set matchbrackets     # highlight matching brackets
set historylog        # persist search history
set multibuffer       # open multiple files with Alt+< / Alt+>
set nohelp            # hide the bottom shortcut bar
set quickblank        # status bar messages clear after one keystroke

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