nano ☆
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Description:
Free (GNU) replacement for the Pico text editor
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 8.7@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 12, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: text-editor cli gnu terminal productivity
Install: brew install nano
About:
GNU nano is a command-line text editor designed as a simple, user-friendly alternative to more complex editors like vi or Emacs. It provides intuitive keyboard shortcuts displayed on-screen, making it accessible for beginners while still offering powerful features for experienced users. It is lightweight, fast, and ideal for quick file edits directly in the terminal.
Key Features:
  • Easy-to-use interface with on-screen shortcuts
  • Lightweight and fast performance
  • Syntax highlighting for various file types
  • Search and replace functionality
  • Cut, copy, and paste support
Use Cases:
  • Editing configuration files on servers
  • Quickly writing or modifying scripts in the terminal
  • Learning command-line text editing without a steep learning curve
Alternatives:
  • vim – More powerful and customizable, but with a steeper learning curve
  • emacs – Extremely extensible and feature-rich, but significantly more complex
  • micro – Modern alternative with mouse support and easy keybindings
Version History
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Nov 12, 2025 11:41am 0 VERSION_BUMP 9a970843
Sep 16, 2025 5:06am 0 VERSION_BUMP 3275785c
Dec 21, 2024 11:00am 0 VERSION_BUMP 11f57c7c
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