athas ☆

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Description:
Lightweight code editor

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 0.3.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: editor code development lightweight text-editor

Install: brew install --cask athas

About:
Athas is a lightweight code editor designed for speed and simplicity. It provides essential coding features without the bloat of full-scale IDEs, focusing on performance and a streamlined user experience. The tool is ideal for developers who need a fast, responsive editor for quick edits and focused coding sessions.

Key Features:

Minimalist and fast user interface
Essential code editing features (syntax highlighting, auto-completion)
Low resource consumption
Cross-platform support

Use Cases:

Quickly editing configuration files and scripts
Focused programming sessions where performance is critical
Development on resource-constrained systems

Alternatives:

VS Code – Significantly more lightweight and faster, but lacks the extensive ecosystem of extensions and features.
Sublime Text – Similar focus on speed, but Athas is often positioned as a more modern and potentially open-source alternative.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 13, 2026 3:43pm	0.3.2	0	VERSION_BUMP	8eb5cb77