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Zettlr for Mac

Open-source markdown editor

Quick answer: Zettlr is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask zettlr. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 536 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Zettlr is

Zettlr is a utility for macOS: open-source 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://www.zettlr.com/.

How to install Zettlr

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask zettlr.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Zettlr on Mac?

Run brew install --cask zettlr in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Zettlr open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (Zettlr/Zettlr), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Zettlr run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Zettlr?

It was installed 536 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1482 in this catalogue.

What version of Zettlr is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.9.0.