CodeEdit
A lightweight, open-source code editor for macOS, built natively in Swift.
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Package managers
- Homebrew
brew install --cask codeedit
About CodeEdit
CodeEdit is a code editor written only for macOS. It uses a fully native architecture in Swift, so it looks and behaves like other Mac apps instead of relying on a cross-platform toolkit. It is designed to be lean, extensible and familiar to use.
The project describes itself as a supplement to Xcode for projects that are not aimed at Apple platforms. It is still in development, with version 0.3.6 as the current download and a public roadmap. Development happens in the open on GitHub, where users can file issues or submit pull requests.
Strengths
- Fully native macOS app written in Swift
- Lightweight design
- Open development with issues and pull requests on GitHub
- Extensible and customisable
Limitations
- Still in development, at version 0.3.6
- macOS only
- Not meant to replace Xcode for Apple platform apps
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source, supported by GitHub Sponsors.
- License
- Open source, license not stated
- Developer
- The CodeEdit contributors
- Platforms
- macOS
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Mac users who want a native, lightweight editor for non-Apple projects
- Categories
- Code editors
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
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CodeEdit as an alternative
Listings that name CodeEdit as an alternative.
CodeRunner
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