jed ☆

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Description:
Powerful editor for programmers

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: editor text-editor programming development slang

Install: brew install jed

About:
Jed is a lightweight, programmable text editor designed specifically for programmers. It features a powerful built-in scripting language (S-Lang) that allows for extensive customization and the creation of custom modes. Its primary value is providing a highly configurable editing environment that remains fast and responsive even on older hardware.

Key Features:

S-Lang scripting for deep customization
Extensive mode files for various programming languages
Lightweight and fast performance
Supports multiple editor paradigms (vi, Emacs)
Built-in support for GUD (Grand Unified Debugger)

Use Cases:

Editing code on resource-constrained servers or remote systems
Customizing an editor workflow with a dedicated scripting language
Debugging programs directly within the editor interface

Alternatives:

vim – Vim is more ubiquitous and has a larger plugin ecosystem, but Jed offers a unique scripting environment and lighter footprint.
emacs – Emacs is more extensible via Elisp but is generally heavier; Jed provides a similar level of programmability with less overhead.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2025 1:56pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	837e9982
Sep 14, 2024 9:36am		0	VERSION_BUMP	527c9345