aquamacs
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Description:
Text editor based on GNU Emacs
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 3.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: editor emacs text-editor development productivity macos
Install: brew install --cask aquamacs
About:
Aquamacs is a variant of GNU Emacs specifically tailored for macOS, providing native integration with Apple's operating system. It offers a familiar Mac-like user experience with features like standard keyboard shortcuts, menu bar integration, and superior font rendering. This editor is ideal for users who want the power of Emacs Lisp and extensibility while maintaining macOS conventions.
Key Features:
  • Native macOS integration with Aqua interface
  • Preserves standard Mac keyboard shortcuts
  • Excellent font rendering and display support
  • Extensible via Emacs Lisp packages
  • Built-in package manager for easy extension installation
Use Cases:
  • Software development with language-specific modes
  • Text editing and document processing
  • Customizable development environment setup
Alternatives:
  • Emacs – Vanilla GNU Emacs with standard interface, less Mac-native
  • VS Code – Modern GUI editor with extensive extensions, less customizable via Lisp
  • Sublime Text – Commercial editor with native performance, different extensibility model
Version History
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Aug 5, 2025 2:15pm 3.6 0 VERSION_BUMP e441f6dd