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Description:
Word processor
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 3.7.7@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: word-processor text-editor productivity writing richtext
Install: brew install --cask bean
About:
Bean is a lightweight, open-source word processor designed specifically for macOS. It provides a streamlined interface for writing and formatting documents, focusing on speed and simplicity over complex desktop publishing features. Its value lies in offering a fast, native alternative to heavier word processors for everyday writing tasks.
Key Features:
  • Live word count and writing statistics
  • Support for rich text, images, and tables
  • Split-view mode for editing long documents
  • Export to PDF, HTML, and RTF formats
  • Minimalist, distraction-free user interface
Use Cases:
  • Drafting articles, essays, and manuscripts
  • Creating formatted reports and basic documents
  • Taking structured notes with mixed media
Alternatives:
  • TextEdit – Bean offers more advanced formatting and document management features than the basic TextEdit app.
  • Pages – Bean is significantly lighter and faster, prioritizing text editing over complex layout and design tools.
  • Scrivener – Bean is a simpler word processor, whereas Scrivener is a full-featured project management tool for long-form writing.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
May 12, 2026 7:31am 3.7.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 79fb6493
Apr 18, 2026 1:05am 3.7.6 0 VERSION_BUMP a11ab184
Apr 9, 2026 12:55am 3.7.5 0 VERSION_BUMP eab56fec
Aug 30, 2025 9:32pm 3.7.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 808aadff
Oct 17, 2023 9:37am 3.6.2 0 VERSION_BUMP a74b254c
Feb 28, 2023 8:24am 3.5.1 0 VERSION_BUMP e3aff6ab
Dec 18, 2022 6:32am 3.4.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 3ff0159e
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