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wordgrinder for Mac

Unicode-aware word processor that runs in a terminal

Quick answer: wordgrinder is a terminal emulator for macOS. Install it with brew install wordgrinder. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 12 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What wordgrinder is

wordgrinder is a terminal emulator for macOS: unicode-aware word processor that runs in a terminal.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install wordgrinder

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install wordgrinder on Mac?

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

Is wordgrinder open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does wordgrinder run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is wordgrinder?

It was installed 12 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7840 in this catalogue.

What version of wordgrinder is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.8.