Nova Software provides a complete native web development editor from Panic — the modern successor to Coda. Nova Software combines syntax highlighting, SSH terminal, and SFTP/FTP client into one cohesive interface. Nova Software supports multiple cursors, project-wide search, and task runner. Nova Software includes debugger, live preview, and extension API. Nova Software is built natively for macOS without Electron, delivering fast and lightweight performance. Nova Software is trusted by web developers who want a speedy alternative to VS Code.
Native macOS — Swift and AppKit, no Electron, low memory usage Syntax highlighting — 100+ languages, customizable themes, context-aware SSH terminal — built-in terminal, multiple tabs, command history SFTP/FTP client — remote file browsing, edit on server, upload on save Multiple cursors — edit multiple lines simultaneously, column selection Task runner — run build scripts, npm commands, custom tasks from menu
- Users who prefer portable workflows without installation
- Workplaces where software installation is restricted
- Privacy-focused users wanting local-contained session data
- Frequent travelers using multiple computers
- USB-based web development setups
- Technicians and IT-specialists who use temporary machines
- Web developers wanting lightweight native editor — Nova Software operates from user-writable folders
- Former Coda users looking for modern successor — Nova Software stores all projects locally
- Developers tired of Electron apps — Nova Software settings sync across machines via cloud folder
| Operation | Nova Software Action |
|---|---|
| New file | Cmd+N |
| Open project | Cmd+O, select folder |
| Save file | Cmd+S |
| Show terminal | Cmd+Shift+T |
| Show file browser | Cmd+Shift+F |
| Show SFTP sidebar | Cmd+Shift+S |
| Multiple cursor | Cmd+Click or Option+Cmd+Down |
| Find in project | Cmd+Shift+F |
| Run task | Cmd+Shift+R |
| Show extensions | Cmd+Shift+X |
• Nova Software • native macOS editor • lightweight web IDE • Panic code editor • modern Coda successor • no Electron editor • SSH terminal tool • SFTP FTP client • syntax highlighting engine • multiple cursor support • project-wide search • task runner utility • debugger tool • live preview renderer • extension API • Nova configuration • Nova suite • Nova tool • Nova management • Apple Silicon native • Swift AppKit editor • low memory editor • VS Code alternative • fast web development tool