cleartext ☆
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Description:
Text editor
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.45@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @mortenjust  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: text-editor writing productivity minimalist macos
Install: brew install --cask cleartext
About:
Cleartext is a minimalist text editor designed to help you write clearly and concisely. It features a built-in word frequency meter and a curated list of the 1,000 most common English words to encourage simple, effective communication. The application provides a clean, distraction-free interface focused entirely on the text you are writing.
Key Features:
  • Word frequency meter to measure simplicity
  • Restricted vocabulary using only the 1,000 most common words
  • Minimalist, distraction-free user interface
  • Real-time writing statistics
Use Cases:
  • Drafting clear, simple marketing copy or content
  • Writing documentation that requires plain language
  • Focusing on content without formatting distractions
Alternatives:
  • iA Writer – Focuses on a clean writing environment but lacks the strict vocabulary limitations of Cleartext.
  • TextEdit – A built-in system utility that offers basic text editing without the specific clarity-focused constraints.
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