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A native editor for markdown, notes, and code across macOS, iPhone, and iPad.

Minimal by design. Quick edits, fast file access, no IDE bloat.

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> Status: **active release** > Latest release: **v0.5.6** > Platform target: **macOS 26 (Tahoe)** compatible with **macOS Sequoia** > Apple Silicon: tested / Intel: not tested > Last updated (README): **2026-03-18** for release line **v0.5.6** ## Start Here - Jump: [Install](#install) | [Features](#features) | [Contributing](#contributing-quickstart) - Quick install: [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/releases), [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/de/app/neon-vision-editor/id6758950965), [TestFlight](https://testflight.apple.com/join/YWB2fGAP) - Need help quickly: [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting) | [FAQ](#faq) | [Known Issues](#known-issues) ### Start in 60s (Source Build) 1. `git clone https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor.git` 2. `cd Neon-Vision-Editor` 3. `xcodebuild -project "Neon Vision Editor.xcodeproj" -scheme "Neon Vision Editor" -destination 'platform=macOS,name=My Mac' build` 4. `open "Neon Vision Editor.xcodeproj"` and run, then use `Cmd+P` for Quick Open. | For | Not For | |---|---| | Fast native editing across macOS, iOS, iPadOS | Full IDE workflows with deep refactoring/debugger stacks | | Markdown writing and script/config edits with highlighting | Teams that require complete Intel Mac validation today | | Users who want low overhead and quick file access | Users expecting full desktop-IDE parity on iPhone | ## Table of Contents

Start Here · Release Channels · Download Metrics · Project Docs · Features · New Feature · Platform Matrix
Roadmap (Near Term) · Troubleshooting · FAQ · Changelog · Contributing Quickstart · Support & Feedback

## Release Channels

Channel	Best for	Delivery
	Direct notarized builds and fastest stable updates	GitHub Releases
	Apple-managed install/update flow	App Store
	Early testing of upcoming changes	TestFlight

## Download Metrics

Release Download + Traffic Trend

GitHub release downloads trend chart

Styled line chart shows per-release totals with 14-day traffic counters for clones and views.

Clone snapshot (UTC) View snapshot (UTC)

## Project Docs - Release history: [`CHANGELOG.md`](CHANGELOG.md) - Contributing guide: [`CONTRIBUTING.md`](CONTRIBUTING.md) - Privacy: [`PRIVACY.md`](PRIVACY.md) - Security policy: [`SECURITY.md`](SECURITY.md) - Release checklists: [`release/`](release/) — TestFlight & App Store preflight docs ## What's New Since v0.5.5 - Added Safe Mode startup recovery with repeated-failure detection and a `Normal Next Launch` recovery action. - Added background project indexing for faster `Quick Open` and `Find in Files` in larger folders. - Added Markdown preview PDF export with paginated and one-page output modes. - Added an iPad hardware-keyboard Vim MVP with core normal-mode navigation and editing commands. - Added theme formatting options for bold keywords, italic comments, underlined links, and bold Markdown headings. - Fixed immediate application of theme-formatting changes and the related editor font-size regression. - Fixed German Settings localization gaps and improved Settings layout density. ## Who Is This For? | Best For | Why Neon Vision Editor | |---|---| | Quick note takers | Fast native startup and low UI overhead for quick edits | | Markdown-focused writers | Clean editing with quick preview workflows on Apple devices | | Developers editing scripts/config files | Syntax highlighting + fast file navigation without full IDE complexity | ## Why This Instead of a Full IDE? | Advantage | What It Means | |---|---| | Faster startup | Lower overhead for short edit sessions | | Focused surface | Editor-first workflow without project-system bloat | | Native Apple behavior | Consistent experience on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS | ## Download Prebuilt binaries are available on [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/releases). | Channel | Best For | Download | Release Track | Notes | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Stable** | Direct notarized builds and fastest stable updates | [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/releases) | **v0.5.5** | Apple Silicon tested, Intel not fully validated | | **Store** | Apple-managed installs and updates | [Neon Vision Editor on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/de/app/neon-vision-editor/id6758950965) | App Store | Automatic Store delivery/update flow | | **Beta** | Testing upcoming changes before stable | [TestFlight Invite](https://testflight.apple.com/join/YWB2fGAP) | TestFlight | Early access builds for feedback | ## Install ### Quick install (curl) Install the latest release directly: ```bash curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/main/scripts/install.sh | sh ``` Install without admin password prompts (user-local app folder): ```bash curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/main/scripts/install.sh | sh -s -- --appdir "$HOME/Applications" ``` ### Homebrew ```bash brew tap h3pdesign/tap brew install --cask neon-vision-editor ``` Tap repository: [h3pdesign/homebrew-tap](https://github.com/h3pdesign/homebrew-tap) If Homebrew asks for an admin password, it is usually because casks install into `/Applications`. Use this to avoid that: ```bash brew install --cask --appdir="$HOME/Applications" neon-vision-editor ``` ### Gatekeeper (macOS 26 Tahoe) If macOS blocks first launch: 1. Open **System Settings**. 2. Go to **Privacy & Security**. 3. In **Security**, find the blocked app message. 4. Click **Open Anyway**. 5. Confirm the dialog. ## Features Neon Vision Editor keeps the surface minimal and focuses on fast writing/coding workflows. Platform-specific availability is tracked in the [Platform Matrix](#platform-matrix) section below.

$TeX Support$

### Editing Core - Fast loading for regular and large text files with tabbed editing. - Broad syntax highlighting (including TeX/LaTeX), inline completion with Tab-to-accept, and regex Find/Replace with Replace All. - Optional Vim workflow support and starter templates for common languages. ### Navigation & Workflow - Quick Open (`Cmd+P`), project sidebar navigation, and recursive project tree rendering. - Project quick actions (`Expand All` / `Collapse All`) and supported-files-only filter. - Cross-platform `Save As…` and Close All Tabs with confirmation. ### Preview, Platform, and Safety - Native Markdown preview templates on macOS/iOS/iPadOS plus iPhone bottom-sheet preview. - `.svg` file support via XML mode and bracket helper on all platforms. - Unsupported-file open/import safety guards and session restore for previously opened project folder. ### Customization & Diagnostics - Built-in theme collection: Dracula, One Dark Pro, Nord, Tokyo Night, Gruvbox, and Neon Glow. - Grouped settings, optional StoreKit support flow, and AI Activity Log diagnostics on macOS. ## NEW FEATURE Spotlight

**Featured in v0.5.6:** Safe Mode startup recovery with repeated-failure detection, blank-document launch fallback, a dedicated startup explanation, and a `Normal Next Launch` recovery action. Create polished share images directly from your selected code.

_{Styled export preview for social sharing, changelogs, and issue discussions.}

- Toolbar button: click

in the top toolbar (`Create Code Snapshot`). - Selection menu: right-click selected text and choose `Create Code Snapshot`. - Composer controls: choose appearance, background, frame style, line numbers, and padding. - Export: use `Share` to generate a PNG snapshot and share/save it. ## Architecture At A Glance ```mermaid flowchart LR Mac["Platform: macOS shell (SwiftUI + AppKit bridges)"] IOS["Platform: iOS/iPadOS shell (SwiftUI + UIKit bridges)"] ACT["App Layer: user actions (toolbar/menu/shortcuts)"] VM["App Layer: EditorViewModel (@MainActor state owner)"] CMD["App Layer: command reducers (Flux-style mutations)"] IO["Core: file I/O + load/sanitize pipeline"] HL["Core: syntax highlighting + runtime limits"] FIND["Core: find/replace + selection engine"] PREV["Core: markdown preview renderer"] SAFE["Core: unsupported-file safety guards"] STORE["Infra: tabs + session restore store"] PREFS["Infra: settings + persistence"] SEC["Infra: SecureTokenStore (Keychain)"] UPD["Infra: release update manager"] Mac --> ACT IOS --> ACT ACT --> VM VM --> CMD CMD --> STORE VM --> IO VM --> HL VM --> FIND VM --> PREV VM --> SAFE VM --> PREFS VM --> UPD PREFS --> STORE IO --> STORE VM --> SEC classDef platform stroke:#2563EB,stroke-width:3px,fill:transparent,font-family:ui-monospace\, SFMono-Regular\, Menlo\, Monaco\, Consolas\, Liberation Mono\, monospace,font-size:13px; classDef app stroke:#059669,stroke-width:3px,fill:transparent,font-family:ui-monospace\, SFMono-Regular\, Menlo\, Monaco\, Consolas\, Liberation Mono\, monospace,font-size:13px; classDef core stroke:#EA580C,stroke-width:3px,fill:transparent,font-family:ui-monospace\, SFMono-Regular\, Menlo\, Monaco\, Consolas\, Liberation Mono\, monospace,font-size:13px; classDef infra stroke:#9333EA,stroke-width:3px,fill:transparent,font-family:ui-monospace\, SFMono-Regular\, Menlo\, Monaco\, Consolas\, Liberation Mono\, monospace,font-size:13px; class Mac,IOS platform; class ACT,VM,CMD app; class IO,HL,FIND,PREV,SAFE core; class STORE,PREFS,SEC,UPD infra; linkStyle 0,1 stroke:#2563EB,stroke-width:2px; linkStyle 2,3 stroke:#059669,stroke-width:2px; linkStyle 5,6,7,8,9,13 stroke:#EA580C,stroke-width:2px; linkStyle 4,10,11,12,14 stroke:#9333EA,stroke-width:2px; ``` - `EditorViewModel` is the single UI-facing orchestration point per window/scene. - Commands mutate editor state predictably; session/tabs persist through store services. - File access and parsing stay off the main thread; UI state changes stay on the main thread. - Platform shells stay thin and route interactions into shared app/core services. - Security-sensitive credentials remain in Keychain (`SecureTokenStore`), not plain prefs. - Color key in diagram: blue = platform shell, green = app orchestration, orange = core services, purple = infrastructure. ### Architecture principles - Keep UI mutations on the main thread (`@MainActor`) and heavy work off the UI thread. - Keep window/scene state isolated to avoid accidental cross-window coupling. - Keep security defaults strict: tokens in Keychain, no telemetry by default. - Keep platform wrappers thin and push shared behavior into common services. ## Platform Matrix Most editor features are shared across macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. ### Shared Across All Platforms - Fast text editing with syntax highlighting. - Markdown preview templates (Default, Docs, Article, Compact). - Project sidebar with supported-files filter. - Unsupported-file safety alerts. - SVG (`.svg`) support via XML mode. - Close All Tabs with confirmation. - Bracket helper and grouped Settings cards. ### Platform-Specific Differences | Capability | macOS | iOS | iPadOS | Notes | |---|---|---|---|---| | Quick Open
_`Cmd+P` | ![Full](https://img.shields.io/badge/Full-22C55E?style=flat-square) | ![Limit](https://img.shields.io/badge/Limit-F59E0B?style=flat-square) | ![Full](https://img.shields.io/badge/Full-22C55E?style=flat-square) | iOS needs a hardware keyboard
for shortcut-driven flow. | | Bracket Helper | ![Toolbar](https://img.shields.io/badge/Toolbar-0A84FF?style=flat-square) | ![Kbd Bar](https://img.shields.io/badge/Kbd_Bar-7C3AED?style=flat-square) | ![Kbd Bar](https://img.shields.io/badge/Kbd_Bar-7C3AED?style=flat-square) | Same behavior across platforms;
only the UI surface differs. | | Markdown Preview | ![Inline](https://img.shields.io/badge/Inline-0891B2?style=flat-square) | ![Sheet](https://img.shields.io/badge/Sheet-DB2777?style=flat-square) | ![Inline](https://img.shields.io/badge/Inline-0891B2?style=flat-square) | Interaction adapts to screen size
and platform input model. | ## Trust & Reliability Signals - Notarized release pipeline: [release-notarized.yml](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/actions/workflows/release-notarized.yml) - Latest successful notarized run: [main + success](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/actions/workflows/release-notarized.yml?query=branch%3Amain+is%3Asuccess) - Pre-release verification gate: [pre-release-ci.yml](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/actions/workflows/pre-release-ci.yml) - Latest successful pre-release run: [main + success](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/actions/workflows/pre-release-ci.yml?query=branch%3Amain+is%3Asuccess) - Security scanning: [CodeQL workflow](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/actions/workflows/codeql.yml) - Latest successful CodeQL run: [main + success](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/actions/workflows/codeql.yml?query=branch%3Amain+is%3Asuccess) - Homebrew cask sync workflow: [update-cask.yml](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/actions/workflows/update-cask.yml) - Latest successful Homebrew sync run: [homebrew-tap + success](https://github.com/h3pdesign/homebrew-tap/actions/workflows/update-cask.yml?query=is%3Asuccess) ## Platform Gallery - [macOS](#macos) - [iPad](#ipad) - [iPhone](#iphone) - Source image index for docs: [`docs/images/README.md`](docs/images/README.md) - App Store gallery: [Neon Vision Editor on App Store](https://apps.apple.com/de/app/neon-vision-editor/id6758950965) - Latest release assets: [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/releases) ### macOS

_{macOS main editor window}

### iPad

_{Quick Open + Project Sidebar workflow}

_{Markdown preview flow in editor context}

### iPhone

_{Theme customization workflow}	_{Dark-theme editing preview}
_{Toolbar Menu Actions}

## Release Flow (Completed + Upcoming)

_{Click to open full-size SVG and zoom. In full view, each card links to release notes or the roadmap hub.}

## Roadmap (Near Term)

### Now (v0.5.4 - v0.5.6) - ![v0.5.3](https://img.shields.io/badge/v0.5.3-22C55E?style=flat-square) indexed project search and Open Recent favorites. Tracking: [Milestone 0.5.3](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/milestone/4) · [#29](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/issues/29) · [#31](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/issues/31) - ![v0.5.4](https://img.shields.io/badge/v0.5.4-22C55E?style=flat-square) large-file open mode, deferred/plain-text sessions, and stability work for huge documents. Tracking: [Milestone 0.5.4](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/milestone/5) - ![v0.5.5](https://img.shields.io/badge/v0.5.5-22C55E?style=flat-square) first-open/sidebar rendering stabilization, session-restore hardening, and Code Snapshot workflow polish. Tracking: [Milestone 0.5.5](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/milestone/6) · [Release v0.5.5](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/releases/tag/v0.5.5) ### Next (v0.5.7 - v0.5.9) - ![v0.5.6](https://img.shields.io/badge/v0.5.6-F59E0B?style=flat-square) Safe Mode startup. Tracking: [#27](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/issues/27) - ![v0.5.7](https://img.shields.io/badge/v0.5.7-F59E0B?style=flat-square) incremental loading for huge files. Tracking: [#28](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/issues/28) - ![v0.5.8](https://img.shields.io/badge/v0.5.8-F59E0B?style=flat-square) follow-up platform polish and release hardening. ### Later (v0.6.0) - ![v0.6.0](https://img.shields.io/badge/v0.6.0-0A84FF?style=flat-square) native side-by-side diff view. Tracking: [Milestone 0.6.0](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/milestone/11) · [#33](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/issues/33) ## Known Issues - Open known issues (live filter): [label:known-issue](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20is%3Aopen%20label%3Aknown-issue) ## Troubleshooting 1. App blocked on first launch: use Gatekeeper steps above in `Privacy & Security`. 2. Markdown preview not visible: ensure you are on macOS or iPadOS (not available on iPhone). 3. Shortcut not working on iOS: connect a hardware keyboard for shortcut-based flows like `Cmd+P`. 4. Sidebar/layout feels cramped on iPad: switch orientation or close side panels before preview. 5. Settings feel off after updates: quit/relaunch app and verify current release version in Settings. ## Configuration - Theme and appearance: `Settings > Designs` - Editor behavior (font, line height, wrapping, snippets): `Settings > Editor` - Startup/session behavior: `Settings > Allgemein/General` - Support and purchase options: `Settings > Mehr/More` (platform-dependent) ## FAQ - **Does Neon Vision Editor support Intel Macs?** Intel is currently not fully validated. If you can help test, see [Help wanted: Intel Mac test coverage](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/issues/41). - **Can I use it offline?** Yes for core editing; network is only needed for optional external services (for example selected AI providers). - **Do I need AI enabled to use the editor?** No. Core editing, navigation, and preview features work without AI. - **Where are tokens stored?** In Keychain via `SecureTokenStore`, not in `UserDefaults`. ## Keyboard Shortcuts All shortcuts use `Cmd` (`⌘`). iPad/iOS require a hardware keyboard. ![All](https://img.shields.io/badge/All-22C55E?style=flat-square) ![macOS](https://img.shields.io/badge/macOS-0A84FF?style=flat-square) ### ![File](https://img.shields.io/badge/File-0A84FF?style=flat-square) | Shortcut | Action | Platforms | |---|---|---| | `Cmd+N` | New Window | ![macOS](https://img.shields.io/badge/macOS-0A84FF?style=flat-square) | | `Cmd+T` | New Tab | ![All](https://img.shields.io/badge/All-22C55E?style=flat-square) | | `Cmd+O` | Open File | ![All](https://img.shields.io/badge/All-22C55E?style=flat-square) | | `Cmd+Shift+O` | Open Folder | ![macOS](https://img.shields.io/badge/macOS-0A84FF?style=flat-square) | | `Cmd+S` | Save | ![All](https://img.shields.io/badge/All-22C55E?style=flat-square) | | `Cmd+Shift+S` | Save As… | ![All](https://img.shields.io/badge/All-22C55E?style=flat-square) | | `Cmd+W` | Close Tab | ![macOS](https://img.shields.io/badge/macOS-0A84FF?style=flat-square) | ### ![Edit](https://img.shields.io/badge/Edit-16A34A?style=flat-square) | Shortcut | Action | Platforms | |---|---|---| | `Cmd+X` | Cut | ![All](https://img.shields.io/badge/All-22C55E?style=flat-square) | | `Cmd+C` | Copy | ![All](https://img.shields.io/badge/All-22C55E?style=flat-square) | | `Cmd+V` | Paste | ![All](https://img.shields.io/badge/All-22C55E?style=flat-square) | | `Cmd+A` | Select All | ![All](https://img.shields.io/badge/All-22C55E?style=flat-square) | | `Cmd+Z` | Undo | ![All](https://img.shields.io/badge/All-22C55E?style=flat-square) | | `Cmd+Shift+Z` | Redo | ![All](https://img.shields.io/badge/All-22C55E?style=flat-square) | | `Cmd+D` | Add Next Match | ![macOS](https://img.shields.io/badge/macOS-0A84FF?style=flat-square) | ### ![View](https://img.shields.io/badge/View-7C3AED?style=flat-square) | Shortcut | Action | Platforms | |---|---|---| | `Cmd+Option+S` | Toggle Sidebar | ![All](https://img.shields.io/badge/All-22C55E?style=flat-square) | | `Cmd+Shift+D` | Brain Dump Mode | ![macOS](https://img.shields.io/badge/macOS-0A84FF?style=flat-square) | ### ![Find](https://img.shields.io/badge/Find-CA8A04?style=flat-square) | Shortcut | Action | Platforms | |---|---|---| | `Cmd+F` | Find & Replace | ![All](https://img.shields.io/badge/All-22C55E?style=flat-square) | | `Cmd+G` | Find Next | ![macOS](https://img.shields.io/badge/macOS-0A84FF?style=flat-square) | | `Cmd+Shift+F` | Find in Files | ![macOS](https://img.shields.io/badge/macOS-0A84FF?style=flat-square) | ### ![Editor](https://img.shields.io/badge/Editor-DB2777?style=flat-square) | Shortcut | Action | Platforms | |---|---|---| | `Cmd+P` | Quick Open | ![macOS](https://img.shields.io/badge/macOS-0A84FF?style=flat-square) | | `Cmd+D` | Add next match | ![macOS](https://img.shields.io/badge/macOS-0A84FF?style=flat-square) | | `Cmd+Shift+V` | Toggle Vim Mode | ![macOS](https://img.shields.io/badge/macOS-0A84FF?style=flat-square) | ### ![Tools](https://img.shields.io/badge/Tools-0891B2?style=flat-square) ![Diag](https://img.shields.io/badge/Diag-6B7280?style=flat-square) | Shortcut | Action | Platforms | |---|---|---| | `Cmd+Shift+G` | Suggest Code | ![macOS](https://img.shields.io/badge/macOS-0A84FF?style=flat-square) | | `Cmd+Shift+L` | AI Activity Log | ![macOS](https://img.shields.io/badge/macOS-0A84FF?style=flat-square) | | `Cmd+Shift+U` | Inspect Whitespace at Caret | ![macOS](https://img.shields.io/badge/macOS-0A84FF?style=flat-square) | ## Changelog Latest stable: **v0.5.6** (2026-03-17) ### Recent Releases (At a glance) | Version | Date | Highlights | Fixes | Breaking changes | Migration | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | [`v0.5.6`](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/releases/tag/v0.5.6) | 2026-03-17 | Safe Mode startup recovery with repeated-failure detection, blank-document launch fallback, a dedicated startup explanation, and a `Normal Next Launch` recovery action; a background project file index for larger folders and wired it into `Quick Open`, `Find in Files`, and project refresh flows; Markdown preview PDF export with paginated and one-page output modes; an iPad hardware-keyboard Vim MVP with core normal-mode navigation/editing commands and shared mode-state reporting | Safe Mode so a successful launch clears recovery state and normal restarts no longer re-enter Safe Mode unnecessarily; Markdown PDF export clipping so long preview content is captured more reliably across page transitions and document endings; theme-formatting updates so editor styling refreshes immediately without requiring a theme switch | None noted | None required | | [`v0.5.5`](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/releases/tag/v0.5.5) | 2026-03-16 | Stabilized first-open rendering from the project sidebar so file content and syntax highlighting appear on first click without requiring tab switches; Hardened startup/session behavior so `Reopen Last Session` reliably wins over conflicting blank-document startup states; Refined large-file activation and loading placeholders to avoid misclassifying smaller files as large-file sessions; Share Shot (`Code Snapshot`) creation flow with toolbar + selection-context actions (`camera.viewfinder`) and a styled share/export composer | a session-restore regression where previously open files could appear empty on first sidebar click until changing tabs; highlight scheduling during document-state transitions (`switch`, `finish load`, external edits) on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS; startup-default conflicts by aligning defaults and runtime startup gating between `Reopen Last Session` and `Open with Blank Document` | None noted | None required | | [`v0.5.4`](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/releases/tag/v0.5.4) | 2026-03-13 | a dedicated large-file open mode with deferred first paint, chunked text installation, and an optional plain-text session mode for ultra-large documents | large-file responsiveness regressions across project-sidebar reopen, tab switching, line-number visibility, status metrics, and large-file editor rendering stability | None noted | None required | - Full release history: [`CHANGELOG.md`](CHANGELOG.md) - Latest release: **v0.5.6** - Compare recent changes: [v0.5.5...v0.5.6](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/compare/v0.5.5...v0.5.6) ## Known Limitations - Intel Macs are not fully validated. - Vim support is intentionally basic (not full Vim emulation). - iOS/iPad editor functionality is still more limited than macOS. ## Privacy & Security - Privacy policy: [`PRIVACY.md`](PRIVACY.md). - API keys are stored in Keychain (`SecureTokenStore`), not `UserDefaults`. - Network traffic uses HTTPS. - No telemetry. - External AI requests only occur when code completion is enabled and a provider is selected. - Security policy and reporting details: [`SECURITY.md`](SECURITY.md). ## Release Integrity - Tag: `v0.5.6` - Tagged commit: `f23c74a` - Verify local tag target: ```bash git rev-parse --verify v0.5.6 ``` - Verify downloaded artifact checksum locally: ```bash shasum -a 256 ``` ## Release Policy - `Stable`: tagged GitHub releases intended for daily use. - `Beta`: TestFlight builds may include in-progress UX and platform polish. - Cadence: fixes/polish can ship between minor tags, with summary notes mirrored in README and `CHANGELOG.md`. ## Requirements - macOS 26 (Tahoe) - Xcode compatible with macOS 26 toolchain - Apple Silicon recommended - iOS and iPadOS simulator runtimes installed in Xcode for cross-platform verification ## Build from source If you already completed the [Start in 60s (Source Build)](#start-in-60s-source-build), you can open and run directly from Xcode. ```bash git clone https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor.git cd Neon-Vision-Editor open "Neon Vision Editor.xcodeproj" ``` ## Contributing Quickstart Contributor guide: [`CONTRIBUTING.md`](CONTRIBUTING.md) 1. Fork the repo and create a focused branch. 2. Implement the smallest safe diff for your change. 3. Build on macOS first. 4. Run cross-platform verification script. 5. Open a PR with screenshots for UI changes and a short risk note. 6. Link to related issue/milestone and call out user-visible impact. ```bash git clone https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor.git cd Neon-Vision-Editor xcodebuild -project "Neon Vision Editor.xcodeproj" -scheme "Neon Vision Editor" -destination 'platform=macOS,name=My Mac' build ``` Lock-safe cross-platform verification (sequential macOS + iOS Simulator + iPad Simulator): ```bash scripts/ci/build_platform_matrix.sh ``` ## Support & Feedback - Feedback pulse (top): [Positive + Negative](#feedback-pulse) ### Support Neon Vision Editor Keep it free, sustainable, and improving.

- Neon Vision Editor will always stay free to use. - No subscriptions and no paywalls. - Keeping the app alive still has real costs: Apple Developer Program fee, maintenance, updates, and long-term support. - Optional Support Tip (Consumable): **$4.99** and can be purchased multiple times. - Your support helps cover Apple developer fees, bug fixes and updates, future improvements and features, and long-term support. - Thank you for helping keep Neon Vision Editor free for everyone. - In-app support tip: `Settings > Mehr/More` (platform-dependent) - External support: [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/h3p) - h3p apps portal for docs, setup guides, and release workflows: [>h3p apps](https://apps-h3p.com) - External support: [PayPal](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/HilthartPedersen) ### Creator Sites

- Questions and ideas: [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/discussions) - Discussions categories: [Ideas](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/discussions/categories/ideas) | [Q&A](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/discussions/categories/q-a) | [Showcase](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/discussions/categories/show-and-tell) - Project board (Now / Next / Later): [Neon Vision Editor Roadmap](https://github.com/users/h3pdesign/projects/2) - Known issues: [Known Issues Hub #50](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/issues/50) - Contributor entry points: [good first issue](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20is%3Aopen%20label%3A%22good%20first%20issue%22) | [help wanted](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20is%3Aopen%20label%3A%22help%20wanted%22) - Feature requests: [label:enhancement](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20is%3Aopen%20label%3Aenhancement) - Issue triage filters: [help wanted](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20is%3Aopen%20label%3A%22help%20wanted%22) | [good first issue](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20is%3Aopen%20label%3A%22good%20first%20issue%22) | [known-issue](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20is%3Aopen%20label%3Aknown-issue) | [regression](https://github.com/h3pdesign/Neon-Vision-Editor/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20is%3Aopen%20label%3Aregression) ## Git hooks To auto-increment Xcode `CURRENT_PROJECT_VERSION` on every commit: ```bash scripts/install_git_hooks.sh ``` ## License Neon Vision Editor is licensed under the MIT License. See [`LICENSE`](LICENSE).