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Edit is a free, open-source developer tool for Windows, macOS and Linux. This editor pays homage to the classic MS-DOS Editor, but with a modern interface and input controls similar to VS Code. It has 14,735 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license.

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About Edit

This editor pays homage to the classic MS-DOS Editor, but with a modern interface and input controls similar to VS Code. The goal is to provide an accessible editor that even users largely unfamiliar with terminals can easily use.

Install Edit

Package names found in the project's README. Each links to its package page so you can check the publisher first.

Homebrew (macOS)
brew install msedit

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winget (Windows)
winget install Microsoft.Edit

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FAQ

Edit FAQ

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Is Edit free and open source?

Yes. Edit's source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.

How do I install Edit?

Homebrew: brew install msedit and winget: winget install Microsoft.Edit. The commands are on this page. Installers are also on its GitHub Releases page (latest: v2.0.0).

Is Edit still maintained?

The repository's most recent commit was on Oct 27, 2026. appsgit only lists apps whose repository had a commit in the last six months.