Install rev

You need Linux, Rust 1.98 or newer, Cargo and a C compiler. Use a local checkout of the rev source.

From the repository root, run:

cargo install --path .

Cargo builds and installs the executable. With Cargo's default installation location, make sure ~/.cargo/bin is on your PATH.

You can now start rev from the directory containing your files:

rev notes.txt

Follow Edit Your First File for a short editing session.

Check which executable starts

Some Linux systems also provide a utility named rev that reverses text. If the command waits for input without opening an editor, check:

command -v rev

Put Cargo's installation directory before /usr/bin in your PATH so the editor is selected.

After updating your source checkout, run the same installation command again. Cargo rebuilds and replaces the installed editor.

For the accepted arguments, see the CLI reference.