[2][3] Scribes supports Python plugins, remote editing with FTP, SFTP, SSH, Samba, and WebDAV, and autosave.

It also supports code snippets, auto-indentation, hotkeys, bookmarks, templates, and automatic word completion or replacement.

[2][4] Scribes has syntax highlighting support for around 70 different programming languages, including PHP, Java XML, and HTML.

[5] Editing icons are hidden from view until a user mouses over the area.

[6][7] LinuxInsider stated that Scribes was a "revolutionary approach to working with a text editor" though noting that the interface took some time getting used to.