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CodeEdit

CodeEdit is a free, open-source desktop code editor for macOS.

Place
#37 of 45
Score
6.5
CodeEdit's website

What CodeEdit is

CodeEdit is a free, open-source desktop code editor for macOS. It is intended to supplement Xcode when working on projects that are not meant for Apple platforms. The editor is written in Swift with a native macOS architecture and is described as extensible and customizable. Listed tools include syntax highlighting, code completion, project find and replace, snippets, a terminal, task running, debugging, Git integration, code review, and extensions. CodeEdit also supports language servers and includes a built-in debugger. The project is licensed under MIT and offers a free-forever plan. Its developers say the project remains in development and is not yet recommended for production use. Installation involves opening the downloaded disk image and dragging CodeEdit into Applications, with Dock placement optional. Users can discuss the project through Discord or GitHub Discussions, including a weekly Saturday meetup at 3pm UTC.

Good

  • Free forever and open source
  • Native Swift macOS architecture
  • Built-in debugger and language servers
  • Git integration and code review
  • Extensible with extensions

Watch out

  • macOS only
  • Still in development
  • Not recommended for production use
  • No free trial because it is free

Who it suits

It suits macOS developers who want an open-source editor alongside Xcode, especially for non-Apple projects. Its development status makes it more suitable for supplementary or exploratory work.

Verdict

CodeEdit provides a broad editing toolkit in a native macOS application without a price. The project’s unfinished status should be considered before relying on it for production-critical work.

Plans and prices

From CodeEdit's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
FreeFreeOpen source · Free forever · macOS

The facts

Each one read from CodeEdit's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Built-in debugger
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Community meetings
The project says it holds a weekly Discord meetup on Saturdays at 3pm UTC.checked 3 Oct 2026
Community support
The project invites users to join its Discord and GitHub Discussions to discuss and collaborate on CodeEdit.checked 3 Oct 2026
Customization
The project describes CodeEdit as extensible and customizable.checked 3 Oct 2026
Development status
The project says CodeEdit is currently in development.checked 3 Oct 2026
Download
The download page instructs users to open the disk image, drag CodeEdit to Applications, and optionally add it to the Dock.checked 3 Oct 2026
Editor type
desktopchecked 20 Sep 2026
Extension support
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
Features
The repository lists syntax highlighting, code completion, project find and replace, snippets, terminal, task running, debugging, Git integration, code review, and extensions.checked 3 Oct 2026
Intended use
CodeEdit is intended to supplement Xcode for projects not intended for Apple platforms.checked 3 Oct 2026
Language server support
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026
License
The repository says CodeEdit is licensed under the MIT license.checked 3 Oct 2026
Native architecture
CodeEdit says it is developed in Swift with a native macOS architecture.checked 3 Oct 2026
Open source
The project says CodeEdit is open source and free forever.checked 3 Oct 2026
Product
CodeEdit is a code editor written for macOS.checked 3 Oct 2026
Production readiness
The repository says CodeEdit is in development and not yet recommended for production use.checked 3 Oct 2026

Money

Free plan
Yeschecked 20 Sep 2026

Where it runs

Supported platforms
macoschecked 20 Sep 2026

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