BBEdit
brew install --cask bbedit
v16.0.1
Powerful text and code editor with advanced search, scripting, and file manipulation tools.
Why you might care
BBEdit is a mature, native Mac editor trusted by developers and writers for 30+ years. It excels at handling large files, complex find-and-replace operations, and scripting via AppleScript or Unix tools. Great for power users who value stability and deep customization over a modern UI.
719
30-day installs · #370
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90-day · #412
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365-day · #391
Links
- https://www.barebones.com/products/bbedit/
- Brew formula source: Casks/b/bbedit.rb
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