bbedit@14
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Description:
Text, code, and markup editor
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 14.6.9@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @bbedit  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: editor text-editor ide developer-tools macos
Install: brew install --cask bbedit@14
About:
BBEdit 14 is a powerful text and code editor for macOS, designed for developers and writers. It offers robust features like code folding, syntax highlighting for dozens of languages, and integrated source control tools. It is known for its stability and deep integration with the macOS platform.
Key Features:
  • Code folding and function navigation
  • Syntax highlighting for over 40 languages
  • Built-in support for Git and SVN
  • TextFactories for batch text processing
  • Extensive AppleScript support
Use Cases:
  • Web development (HTML, CSS, JS)
  • Software development (Python, Swift, C++)
  • System administration and scripting
  • Technical writing and documentation
Alternatives:
  • Visual Studio Code – Free, open-source, and highly extensible, but heavier and less native-feeling.
  • Sublime Text – Lightweight and fast with a rich plugin ecosystem.
  • Vim / Neovim – Terminal-based, highly efficient for keyboard-centric workflows.
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