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
Oct 1, 2023 7:03am 0 VERSION_BUMP 4593285a
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