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Description:
Text editor based on Apple's Cocoa framework
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 9.2.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: text-editor cocoa macos developer-tools intel
Install: brew install --cask alpha
About:
Alpha is a lightweight text editor built natively for macOS using the Cocoa framework. It provides a fast, responsive interface for editing plain text files with support for syntax highlighting and code folding. The editor is optimized for Intel architecture and delivers a streamlined experience for developers who prefer native Apple applications.
Key Features:
  • Native Cocoa framework integration
  • Syntax highlighting for multiple languages
  • Code folding and navigation
  • Lightweight and fast performance
Use Cases:
  • Quick editing of configuration files and scripts
  • Lightweight code editing without full IDE overhead
  • Viewing and modifying large text files efficiently
Alternatives:
  • BBEdit – BBEdit is a more actively maintained professional text editor with extensive features
  • TextMate – TextMate offers similar macOS-native editing with a larger plugin ecosystem
  • VS Code – VS Code is a full-featured editor with built-in terminal and debugging capabilities
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:15pm 9.2.3 0 VERSION_BUMP a2f56c3c
Jul 9, 2024 11:34am 9.2.3 0 VERSION_BUMP b01cfb77
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