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alpha · v9.2.3
2
5.0
Text editor based on Apple's Cocoa framework
brew install --cask alpha -
30-day installs
5
90-day installs
46
365-day installs
Install trend
Trust Score 2/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Alpha is a lightweight, native macOS text editor built using Apple's Cocoa framework, offering a simple and efficient tool for developers and power users who prefer minimalism.
Alpha is a text editor that allows users to write and edit text files with a focus on simplicity and native macOS integration.
Maturity: With only 5 installs in the past 30 days, Alpha appears to be a niche or early-stage project with limited adoption.
Community: No community discussion about Alpha itself was found on Hacker News or Reddit; mentions relate to other Alpha projects.
Pros
- + Native macOS integration using Cocoa framework
- + Lightweight and potentially low resource usage
- + Open-source, allowing for customization
Cons
- - Low adoption and usage, indicating possible niche appeal
- - No auto-update feature
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown