Cursorless - A Spoken Language for Editing Code

Explore the innovative spoken language for code editing called Cursorless in this conference talk from Strange Loop 2023. Discover how Pokey Rule, the creator of Cursorless, designed a system that leverages tree-sitter real-time parser to enable efficient, high-level code manipulations while maintaining flexibility for more traditional editing methods. Learn about the core abstractions - actions, modifiers, marks, and scopes - that allow users to create powerful and concise command chains. Gain insights into the thought process behind designing a spoken language for coding, including considerations for nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. Understand how Cursorless aims to revolutionize voice-based code editing, potentially surpassing even experienced vim users in efficiency. Delve into Pokey Rule's background in programming languages and human-computer interaction, and learn about the open-source nature of the Cursorless project.