# CodeEdit for Mac

> A native, open-source code editor in Swift.

CodeEdit is a community-built editor that aims to feel like a first-party Mac app: lightweight, familiar and free.

## Facts

- Price: Free and open source
- Developer: CodeEdit
- Category: Developer Tools
- Website: https://www.codeedit.app/
- Homebrew cask: codeedit
- Source code: https://github.com/CodeEditApp/CodeEdit
- License: MIT
- GitHub stars: 23k
- Last commit: 2026-10-17
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/codeedit/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask codeedit
```

## Questions

### Is CodeEdit free?

Yes. CodeEdit is free and open source under the MIT license. The source code is on GitHub at CodeEditApp/CodeEdit.

### Where can I download CodeEdit for Mac?

Download CodeEdit from the developer's website (codeedit.app) and GitHub. MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install CodeEdit from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask codeedit`.

### What are good alternatives to CodeEdit?

Other developer tools apps for Mac worth a look are Zed (open source), Ghostty (open source), iTerm2 (open source) and Nova (subscription).

## Alternatives in Developer Tools

- [Zed](https://macworthy.com/apps/zed/): A code editor that runs at the speed of thought. (Open source)
- [Ghostty](https://macworthy.com/apps/ghostty/): A fast, feature-rich, truly native terminal. (Open source)
- [iTerm2](https://macworthy.com/apps/iterm2/): The terminal that taught macOS new tricks. (Open source)
- [Nova](https://macworthy.com/apps/nova/): Panic's beautiful, extensible code editor. (Subscription)
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- [Xcodes](https://macworthy.com/apps/xcodes/): Install and switch Xcode versions painlessly. (Open source)
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Tags: editor, swift, open source