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texts · v1.5 • deprecated
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5.0
Word processor that uses plain text Markdown
brew install --cask texts -
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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, 2026Texts 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- - No auto-update feature, which may lead to outdated software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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