Show HN: I rebuilt the only parts of my IDE I use, in Rust, over a weekend

Category: devtools

Tags: git-client, diff-editor, rust-gui

Score: 6.5/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 7, Documentation: 8, Utility: 6)

Kyde is a fast, native Git commit and diff editor built in Rust using Zed's gpui framework, aiming to replace the core IDE features its author uses daily. It delivers side-by-side diffs, tree-sitter syntax highlighting, and GPU-accelerated performance for large files, wrapped in a polished dark-themed UI. The project is interesting for combining a focused, opinionated toolset with modern Rust GUI techniques and a clear respect for developer experience.

Target audience: backend devs, frontend devs, devops

Repository: https://github.com/kyle-ssg/kyde · Rust · Apache-2.0

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