Side by side
FeatherPad vs Microsoft DevSkim
Both stand on text editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMac
FeatherPad offers a focused plain-text workflow with useful navigation, search, editing, and session tools. Linux installation is the most directly documented path, while macOS and other platform support depends on the project’s instructions and contributors.
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DevSkim offers IDE, CLI, and library options for security linting, with custom rules and several result formats. Developers should note the limited support channels and use private reporting for vulnerabilities.
Visit Microsoft DevSkimThe facts
| FeatherPad | Microsoft DevSkim | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On text editors | #51 of 82 | #47 of 82 |
FeatherPad: what it does well
- Free and open source under GPLv3
- Tabs support detaching and reattaching
- Column selection and large-file handling
- Syntax highlighting and Hunspell checking
- Session management and auto-saving
What to know first
- Primary purpose is a Linux editor
- macOS use requires compilation instructions
- Disabling X11 removes virtual desktop awareness
- OS/2 clipboard support can be limited
Microsoft DevSkim: what it does well
- Free and MIT-licensed
- CLI analyzes files and directories across major desktop platforms
- Supports SARIF, JSON, and text output
- Can apply suggested fixes and add suppressions
- Extensions listed for Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code
What to know first
- Support is limited to GitHub issues and project wiki resources
- Vulnerability reports should not be posted in public GitHub issues
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