TextMate
MacPowerful, customizable text editor for Mac developers and writers
Overview
TextMate is a beloved Mac text editor known for its speed, flexibility, and rich feature set tailored to developers and content creators. It supports hundreds of programming languages with syntax highlighting, snippets, and bundle extensions. Its unique scope system lets users apply settings/actions to specific code parts. With deep macOS integration (Spotlight, Services, Terminal), it balances simplicity with advanced functionality—ideal for scripting, coding, or drafting docs, offering a responsive, customizable workflow that adapts to your needs.
Key Features
- Syntax highlighting for 100+ languages
- Customizable snippets & bundles
- Deep macOS integration
- Scope-based precise settings control
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Lightweight and fast performance
- ⊕ Extensive bundle ecosystem for extensions
Cons
- ⊖ Mac-exclusive (no Windows/Linux support)