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texts · v1.5 • deprecated

1
5.0

Word processor that uses plain text Markdown

brew install --cask texts
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Install trend
Trust Score 1/10
Open source +0
Active development +0
Licensed +0
No auto-updates +0
Deprecated +0
Established (>1yr) +1
Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

Texts is a minimalist word processor focused on plain text Markdown, offering a distraction-free writing experience with essential formatting tools. It appeals to writers and content creators who prefer simplicity and efficiency.

Texts is a word processor that uses plain text Markdown for content creation.

Maturity: The app is moderately mature with version 1.5, but low recent installs suggest limited active use.

Community: Texts has seen some discussion on Hacker News, particularly in niche contexts like historical text models, but lacks broader community engagement.

Pros

  • + Focuses on clean, distraction-free writing with Markdown support
  • + Plain text format ensures compatibility and longevity of documents
  • + Tight integration with macOS ecosystem

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, which may lead to outdated software
  • - Limited community discussion and engagement

Community Mentions

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