I’m the author of Tide42—a terminal-first IDE layering tmux + Neovim + IPython +TermiC for quick, keyboard-centric app dev setups.
Think of Tide42 as a developers terminal based tiling WM.
I just shipped v1.2.2 (stable). Here’s what’s in it:
Why this matters - Safer self-updates: New --update now fast-forwards only and always refreshes installed launchers (script, manpage, desktop) without touching your ~/.config/tide42. Config stays pristine unless you explicitly force it. - Isolated installs: Installers now use a --bin-only mode, keeping user edits safe even on re-installs. - Clean changelog via NEWS.md: The README now stays clean, and all version notes live in their own changelog for better readability. - Developer focused polish: - Cleaner keybindings (no more mapping conflicts). - Docker-friendly manpage + desktop integration. - README typos fixed, plus improved CLI help text.
Highlights from version 1.2.2
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Isolated install mode ensures user config isn’t silently overwritten - Reliable
--update, now refreshes binaries without config surprises - NEWS.md split out, keeping README lighter - Minor UI/document tweaks, fixed typos, improved clarity in messaging
See full notes in NEWS.md.
For the curious - Tide42 runs clean, fast, and minimal—especially when you're shell-only, nvim or tiling window enthusiast, or over SSH. - It layers IPython + fuzzy-finders + “term-first” vim modeling, and ships with an optional status bar and color themes. - Still easy to self-host or fork. - Lots of flag options, custom functions like \f or \g for a navigational grid or \y to toggle default color scheme on/off. - Open to feature suggestions from the community!
Would love any feedback you have—maybe there's a killer workflow I'm missing, or docs unclear. And a quick thank-you to everyone who’s given feedback since Tide42 launched —thanks for your ideas and bug reports.
TL;DR: Tide42 v1.2.2 ships safer updates, better default UI, isolated installs, and cleaner docs for the terminal dev—now with a more polished "just works" feel.
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