chime
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Description:
Text and code editor
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.2.5,157@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @chimehq  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: editor text-editor code-editor macos developer-tools
Install: brew install --cask chime
About:
Chime is a native macOS text and code editor designed for performance and simplicity. It provides a clean, distraction-free interface for writing and editing code, supporting syntax highlighting for various languages. The editor focuses on core functionality and speed, offering a lightweight alternative to more complex IDEs.
Key Features:
  • Native macOS performance and design
  • Syntax highlighting for multiple languages
  • Minimalist, distraction-free user interface
  • Fast file and project navigation
Use Cases:
  • Quickly editing configuration files and scripts
  • Writing documentation and markdown files
  • Lightweight code development without full IDE overhead
Alternatives:
  • VS Code – More feature-rich with extensive extensions, but heavier and more complex
  • Sublime Text – Similar performance focus, but Chime is more modern and macOS-native
  • BBEdit – More traditional Mac text editor with deeper feature set
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