Do we still need a code editor in massCode, or is syntax highlighting enough?

[antonreshetov]

Hey everyone 👋

Right now, massCode uses CodeMirror 5 together with a set of TextMate grammars for syntax highlighting.

However, I’m starting to wonder whether a full editor is still necessary.
massCode has always been a snippet manager, not an IDE — it’s meant for organizing and quickly browsing snippets, not writing code.

That makes me think: maybe a simpler, faster solution focused purely on syntax highlighting would make more sense.

I’ve been looking into Shiki — it uses the same TextMate grammars and themes as VS Code, provides visually identical highlighting, and is much lighter to integrate.

What I’d like to hear

• Do you often edit snippets directly in massCode, or just view and organize them?
• Would read-only syntax highlighting (with Shiki) be enough for your workflow?
• Any strong opinions about keeping a minimal editor experience?