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CotEditor

coteditor · v7.0.5 • auto-updates

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Plain-text editor for web pages, program source codes and more

brew install --cask coteditor
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Trust Score 5/10
Open source (NOASSERTION) +0
Active development +0
Licensed +1
Auto-updates +1
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1

Version History

v7.0.5
11d ago7.0.47.0.5
1mo ago7.0.37.0.4
1mo ago7.0.27.0.3
2mo ago7.0.17.0.2
2mo ago7.0.07.0.1
2mo ago6.2.67.0.0
3mo ago6.2.56.2.6

Review

Mar 10, 2026

CotEditor is a sleek, lightweight plain-text editor for macOS, perfect for web developers and coders. It offers syntax highlighting, auto-completion, and integrates with Git, making it a favorite among developers.

CotEditor is a powerful text editor designed for editing web pages, source codes, and other plain-text documents.

Maturity: The project is mature with active development and a strong community following.

Community: CotEditor has garnered positive attention on Hacker News with multiple mentions and high engagement, indicating strong community interest.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and fast performance
  • + Rich feature set including syntax highlighting and Git integration
  • + Regular updates and active maintenance

Cons

  • - No built-in code folding
  • - Some feature requests are not prioritized
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SwiftLast commit: Mar 10, 2026

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