jedit ☆
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Description:
Text editor
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.7.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: text-editor java developer-tools programming cross-platform
Install: brew install --cask jedit
About:
jEdit is a mature, feature-rich text editor designed for programmers. It is built on Java, ensuring cross-platform compatibility and extensive customizability through plugins. Its primary value is offering powerful coding features like syntax highlighting and macro scripting without requiring a native installation.
Key Features:
  • Extensive plugin architecture for adding functionality
  • Syntax highlighting for over 200 file types
  • Powerful macro scripting language (BeanShell)
  • Cross-platform support via Java
  • Extensive search and replace capabilities
Use Cases:
  • Source code editing across different operating systems
  • Handling large text files and log analysis
  • Customizable development environment setup
Alternatives:
  • VS Code – More modern UI and ecosystem, but heavier resource usage
  • Sublime Text – Faster performance, but paid license required
  • Vim – Terminal-based with a steeper learning curve, but highly efficient
Version History
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Aug 5, 2025 2:20pm 5.7.0 0 VERSION_BUMP baa6d17a
Aug 3, 2024 8:18pm 5.7.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 703e6735
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