Chime
Chime is a free, open source editor made specifically for macOS, with native extensions and a minimalist interface.
What Chime is
Chime is a free, open source editor made specifically for macOS, with native extensions and a minimalist interface. It supports the Language Server Protocol, and extensions can add deeper integration with a project. Refactoring tools are also listed. The download page identifies version 2.2.5, released 29 Nov 2023, and requires macOS 12.0 or later. Chime is listed as free. Its maker says the app does not capture or send source code off the user's machine. It does make outgoing requests for software updates, licensing, and crash reporting, which users can opt out of. Crash reports can also be disabled; the maker says they are used to improve its products and are not intended to contain personally identifiable information. Chime is available only for macOS.
Good
- Free at no cost
- Open source editor for macOS
- Supports the Language Server Protocol
- Extensions can deepen project integration
- Refactoring tools are listed
Watch out
- Requires macOS 12.0 or later
- Available only for macOS
- Listed version 2.2.5 was released 29 Nov 2023
- Makes outgoing requests for updates, licensing, and crash reports
Who it suits
Chime suits macOS developers looking for an open source editor with language-server support, refactoring tools, and project extensions.
Verdict
Chime offers a free, macOS-specific editor with language-server support and extensions. Its listed system requirement and outgoing-request options are worth checking before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From Chime's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Chime | Free | Free; macOS 12.0 or later |
The facts
Each one read from Chime's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Company
- The site identifies Chime Systems Inc. as a Canadian corporation.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2017checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- The site says Chime is made in Montreal, Canada.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The site credits Matt and Tania as the makers.checked 8 Oct 2026
What it does
- Crash reports
- The maker says crash reports are used only to improve its products, are not intended to contain personally identifiable information, and can be disabled.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Current stable download
- The download page lists version 2.2.5, released 29 Nov 2023, with macOS 12.0 as the minimum OS.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Design
- Chime is designed for macOS and its extensions are native.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Focus
- The product describes its approach as combining modern features with a minimalist user interface.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Language support
- Chime supports the Language Server Protocol, and extensions can provide deeper project integration.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Network requests
- The app makes outgoing requests for software updates, licensing, and crash reporting, which users can opt out of.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says the app never captures or transmits source code off the user's machine.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Chime is an open source editor for macOS.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Security contact
- The maker asks users to report product or website security issues to [email protected].checked 8 Oct 2026
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