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nano

Syntax highlighting definitions for nano

About nano

Syntax highlighting definitions for nano

This project links 19 native package records across 7 recorded operating-system releases. Compare the retained versions and architectures below, then open the package for your own release.

These are catalog observations, not a guarantee of installation, compatibility, or upstream support.

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Project pictures and package coverage

Alpine Linux 3.21: 3 package records; Alpine Linux 3.22: 3 package records; Alpine Linux 3.23: 3 package records; Debian 12 (Bookworm): 2 package records; Debian 13 (Trixie): 2 package records; Fedora 43: 3 package records; Fedora 44: 3 package records. Catalog coverage diagram, not an application screenshot.nano: recorded package coverageAlpine Linux 3.213 recordsAlpine Linux 3.223 recordsAlpine Linux 3.233 recordsDebian 12 (Bookworm)2 recordsDebian 13 (Trixie)2 recordsFedora 433 recordsFedora 443 records
OpenFactory diagram of linked package records. It is not an application screenshot.

Project identity

Project
nano
Publisher
Not authoritatively mapped
Native package records
19
Operating systems
alpine-linux-3-21, alpine-linux-3-22, alpine-linux-3-23, debian-12, debian-13, fedora-43, fedora-44
License expression
GPL-3.0-or-later
Metadata completeness
70/100 (not a software quality rating)
Homepage
Visit upstream site
Source repository
Not reported

Source-reported description

The fullest retained description is shown with its source. Distribution packaging descriptions may include downstream details.

The package acts as a placeholder in DNF group 'Standard', which will install nano-default-editor on fresh installs and it will not block users who don't have nano as a default editor during upgrade.

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Packages by operating system

Compare recorded versions, then open a package for dependency, file, checksum, and repository evidence. Version strings are distribution-specific, not a ranking of newer software.

Alpine Linux 3.21

  1. nano

    Alpine Linux 3.21 / source nano

    8.2-r0

    Enhanced clone of the Pico text editor

    aarch64x86_64v3.21
  2. nano-doc

    Alpine Linux 3.21 / source nano

    8.2-r0

    Enhanced clone of the Pico text editor (documentation)

    aarch64x86_64v3.21
  3. nano-syntax

    Alpine Linux 3.21 / source nano

    8.2-r0

    Syntax highlighting definitions for nano

    aarch64x86_64v3.21

Alpine Linux 3.22

  1. nano

    Alpine Linux 3.22 / source nano

    8.4-r0

    Enhanced clone of the Pico text editor

    aarch64x86_64v3.22
  2. nano-doc

    Alpine Linux 3.22 / source nano

    8.4-r0

    Enhanced clone of the Pico text editor (documentation)

    aarch64x86_64v3.22
  3. nano-syntax

    Alpine Linux 3.22 / source nano

    8.4-r0

    Syntax highlighting definitions for nano

    aarch64x86_64v3.22

Alpine Linux 3.23

  1. nano

    Alpine Linux 3.23 / source nano

    8.7-r0

    Enhanced clone of the Pico text editor

    aarch64x86_64v3.23
  2. nano-doc

    Alpine Linux 3.23 / source nano

    8.7-r0

    Enhanced clone of the Pico text editor (documentation)

    aarch64x86_64v3.23
  3. nano-syntax

    Alpine Linux 3.23 / source nano

    8.7-r0

    Syntax highlighting definitions for nano

    aarch64x86_64v3.23

Debian 12 (Bookworm)

  1. nano

    Debian 12 (Bookworm) / editors

    7.2-1+deb12u1

    small, friendly text editor inspired by Pico

    amd64arm64bookworm
  2. nano-tiny

    Debian 12 (Bookworm) / editors / source nano

    7.2-1+deb12u1

    small, friendly text editor inspired by Pico - tiny build

    amd64arm64bookworm

Debian 13 (Trixie)

  1. nano

    Debian 13 (Trixie) / editors

    8.4-1+deb13u1

    small, friendly text editor inspired by Pico

    amd64arm64trixie
  2. nano-tiny

    Debian 13 (Trixie) / editors / source nano

    8.4-1+deb13u1

    small, friendly text editor inspired by Pico - tiny build

    amd64arm64trixie

Fedora 43

  1. default-editor

    Fedora 43 / Unspecified / source nano

    8.5-3.fc43

    Metapackage for DNF group

    noarch43
  2. nano

    Fedora 43 / Unspecified / source nano

    8.5-3.fc43

    A small text editor

    aarch64x86_6443
  3. nano-default-editor

    Fedora 43 / Unspecified / source nano

    8.5-3.fc43

    Sets GNU nano as the default editor

    noarch43

Fedora 44

  1. default-editor

    Fedora 44 / Unspecified / source nano

    8.7.1-2.fc44

    Metapackage for DNF group

    noarch44
  2. nano

    Fedora 44 / Unspecified / source nano

    8.7.1-2.fc44

    A small text editor

    aarch64x86_6444
  3. nano-default-editor

    Fedora 44 / Unspecified / source nano

    8.7.1-2.fc44

    Sets GNU nano as the default editor

    noarch44

Project resources and further reading

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