Nextpad++ for Mac
Unofficial native port of Notepad++
brew install --cask nextpad++. Homebrew metadata does not declare a licence. Homebrew recorded 579 installs in the last 30 days. What is Nextpad++?
Nextpad++ is a macOS utility: Unofficial native port of Notepad++.
It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs the .app into /Applications. This project is open source; the code is at https://nextpad.org/.
How to install Nextpad++
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed, run the install command below first.
- Run
brew install --cask nextpad++.
Install Homebrew first if needed:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install Nextpad++ on a Mac?
Run brew install --cask nextpad++ in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.
Is Nextpad++ open source?
Homebrew metadata does not declare a licence for this app. Check the official website for the exact terms.
Does Nextpad++ run on Apple silicon?
Yes, it ships a universal binary.
How popular is Nextpad++?
Homebrew analytics recorded 579 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #1417 in this catalogue.
What version of Nextpad++ is current?
The latest packaged version is 1.1.2.
Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.