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sublimetext/qml — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-08-08 · repo last pushed 2023-11-22

29QMLAudience · developerComplexity · 1/5DormantLicenseSetup · easy

TL;DR

A Sublime Text and Sublime Merge package that adds QML syntax highlighting, code navigation, and snippets for developers building Qt and KDE app interfaces.

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Syntax highlighting
      GoTo indexing
      Code snippets
    Tech stack
      QML
      Sublime Text
      Sublime Merge
    Use cases
      Edit QML files
      Navigate QML code
      Insert QML shortcuts
    Audience
      Qt developers
      KDE developers
    Installation
      Package Control
      Manual download
    License
      MIT

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Why would anyone build with this?

REASON 1

Get color-coded syntax highlighting when editing QML files in Sublime Text.

REASON 2

Jump directly to where an item, property, or component is defined without manual scrolling.

REASON 3

Insert commonly used QML code blocks instantly using ready-made snippet shortcuts.

What's in the stack?

QMLSublime TextPython

How it stacks up

sublimetext/qmljeysef/kde-windows-modernfrancescopnr-dev/xmb-dashboard
Stars293124
LanguageQMLQMLQML
Last pushed2023-11-22
MaintenanceDormant
Setup difficultyeasymoderateeasy
Complexity1/53/52/5
Audiencedevelopergeneralgeneral

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How do you spin it up?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Install via Sublime Text Package Control, open the command palette, search for the package, and hit enter.

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

Wtf does this do

If you write code in QML, a language used for building user interfaces in the Qt framework, and you use Sublime Text or Sublime Merge as your code editor, this package makes your life easier by adding proper support for that language. Without it, your QML files would just look like plain text with no helpful formatting or shortcuts. Once installed, the package gives you three main things. First, it adds syntax highlighting, meaning the different parts of your code get color-coded so you can quickly see what's a keyword, a property, or a string. Second, it provides "GoTo" indexing, which lets you jump straight to where an item, property, or component is defined instead of scrolling around looking for it. Third, it includes snippets, which are ready-made shortcuts for commonly used pieces of code so you don't have to type them out every time. The people who'd get the most out of this are developers working with Qt or KDE applications, since QML is a staple in those ecosystems. If you're building an app interface with Qt and you prefer Sublime Text over a full IDE like Qt Creator, this package fills in the gaps so you get the basics like proper highlighting and navigation. The README also points KDE developers toward a related plugin for managing KDE source builds. Installation is straightforward through Package Control, the standard way of adding plugins to Sublime Text. You just open the command palette, search for the package, and hit enter. You can also install it manually by downloading the files directly. It's licensed under MIT, so it's free to use and modify.

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Prompt 1
I have the QML package installed in Sublime Text. Show me how to use the GoTo indexing feature to jump to a property definition inside a large QML file.
Prompt 2
List the QML snippets that come with this Sublime Text package and explain what each shortcut expands to.
Prompt 3
Walk me through manually installing this QML syntax package into Sublime Merge without using Package Control.

Frequently asked questions

wtf is qml?

A Sublime Text and Sublime Merge package that adds QML syntax highlighting, code navigation, and snippets for developers building Qt and KDE app interfaces.

What language is qml written in?

Mainly QML. The stack also includes QML, Sublime Text, Python.

Is qml actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2023-11-22).

What license does qml use?

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

How hard is qml to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is qml for?

Mainly developer.

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