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Astro Editor for Mac

Markdown editor for Astro content collections

Quick answer: Astro Editor is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask astro-editor. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 20 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Astro Editor is

Astro Editor is a utility for macOS: markdown editor for Astro content collections.

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://astroeditor.danny.is/.

How to install Astro Editor

  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 astro-editor.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Astro Editor on Mac?

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

Is Astro Editor open source?

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

Does Astro Editor run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Astro Editor?

It was installed 20 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6491 in this catalogue.

What version of Astro Editor is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.19.