CotEditor
brew install --cask coteditor
v7.0.4
Plain-text editor with syntax highlighting for code, markup, and web development.
Why you might care
CotEditor is a lightweight, native macOS text editor designed specifically for developers and writers who need syntax highlighting and Unicode support without the overhead of a full IDE. It's free and open-source, making it a solid choice for quick edits or learning programming basics.
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30-day installs · #198
5.5k
90-day · #190
15.7k
365-day · #217
Links
- https://coteditor.com/
- Brew formula source: Casks/c/coteditor.rb
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