sc-im, the ncurses-based terminal spreadsheet, has reached version 0.8.5 with vim-like editing commands and robust features. The single-developer project offers spreadsheet functionality directly in terminal environments, supporting 65,536 rows and 702 columns with expandable capacity. Its vim-inspired navigation and editing approach appeals to developers who prefer keyboard-driven workflows.

The spreadsheet tool supports CSV/TAB/XLSX/ODS file formats and includes advanced features like undo/redo operations, customizable cell coloring, bold/italic formatting, and Lua scripting support. Users can interact with GNUPlot for data visualization, filter rows, calculate subtotals, and implement custom functions in various programming languages.

Despite its capabilities, the project faces sustainability challenges as its sole maintainer struggles to balance development with family responsibilities. With donations accepted through Patreon and PayPal, the creator hopes to continue enhancing this terminal-based spreadsheet solution that serves as an alternative to traditional GUI spreadsheet applications.