30 MB–150 MB
Typical RAM
Moderate
Impact
4
Tips
4 ways to reduce Sublime Text RAM usage
1 Audit Package Control
Some Python-based plugins (Anaconda, SublimeLinter) add significant overhead. Keep only what you use daily.
2 Disable file indexing if unused
Set 'index_files': false in settings if you don't use Goto Symbol in Project.
3 Use the LSP package
Install LSP by sublimelsp instead of heavier language-specific plugins for a unified, lighter experience.
4 Limit index workers
Reduce 'index_workers' to 1 on 8 GB machines to limit background indexing RAM.
How DevPulse helps with Sublime Text
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