starts in less than 1 second · under 50 MB memory · native webview backend.
syntax highlighting, nim check diagnostics, nim pretty formatting, run with F5/F6, integrated test runner, smart indentation and snippets.
built with Go + Wails. no Electron. ~8MB binary size, ~35MB idle memory, cold start under 1 second.
problems panel with human-readable errors, suggestion engine, git status indicators, integrated terminal and build profiles.
cli app, library, web, async, metaprogramming — generate nim projects instantly. snippet browser included.
| Ferrum Studio | VS Code + Nim plugin | Zed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| purpose-built for Nim | ✓ | partial | partial |
| native (no Electron) | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| human-readable errors + fix hints | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| RAM usage (idle) | ~35 MB | ~300 MB | ~80 MB |
| cold start time | < 1 s | 3–8 s | 1–2 s |