Writer for Mac
Local-first Markdown editor
brew install --cask writer. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository.
It has 82 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What Writer is
Writer is a utility for macOS: local-first Markdown editor.
It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://writer.computer/.
How to install Writer
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install --cask writer.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install Writer on Mac?
Run brew install --cask writer in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is Writer open source?
Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (joelbqz/writer-computer), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.
Does Writer run on Apple silicon?
Yes, natively.
How popular is Writer?
It was installed 82 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3770 in this catalogue.
What version of Writer is current?
The latest packaged version is 0.8.0.