joe ☆
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Description:
Full featured terminal-based screen editor
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: editor terminal text-editor cli productivity
Install: brew install joe
About:
Joe (Joe's Own Editor) is a lightweight, terminal-based text editor known for its ease of use and extensive features. It includes built-in word wrap, syntax highlighting for over 40 languages, and a powerful search and replace function. Unlike more complex editors, Joe aims to provide a familiar, user-friendly experience for both new and experienced terminal users.
Key Features:
  • Word wrap and syntax highlighting
  • Multiple cursor and block editing modes
  • Built-in grep search and file browser
  • Emacs and WordStar keybinding support
Use Cases:
  • Editing configuration files on headless servers
  • Quickly writing or modifying code in a terminal environment
  • Users seeking a lightweight alternative to Vim or Emacs
Alternatives:
  • Vim – Vim is more ubiquitous and powerful but has a steeper learning curve.
  • Nano – Nano is simpler and more intuitive for absolute beginners but lacks advanced features.
  • Emacs – Emacs is an extensible Lisp machine that is significantly heavier and more complex.
Version History
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