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Athas

Lightweight code editor

For Mac
Official website
Free
CategoryDeveloper Tools
PlatformmacOS
InstallationHomebrew
Version0.9.0Catalog version

What is Athas?

Lightweight code editor

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask athas
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How to Install Athas on Mac

Follow these steps to install Athas using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

  1. 1

    Open Terminal

    Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".

  2. 2

    Install Homebrew

    If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.

  3. 3

    Run brew install --cask athas

    Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

    brew install --cask athas
  4. 4

    Verify Installation

    Run `brew list` to confirm athas is installed, then try `athas --version` to check the version number.

  5. 5

    Launch Athas

    Run `athas` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

  • • If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
  • • If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
  • • On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

  • Simple one-command installation
  • Well-maintained and regularly updated
  • Completely free to use

Cons

  • Requires Homebrew to be installed
  • macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Athas

How do I install Athas on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask athas. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run athas from Terminal.
Is Athas free?
Yes, Athas is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall Athas?
Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask athas. Homebrew will remove Athas and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.
What are alternatives to Athas?
There are several developer tools apps available for macOS. Browse the Developer Tools category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.
How do I update Athas to the latest version?
Run brew upgrade --cask athas in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.
Does Athas work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, Athas can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

About the Author

Alex Chen

Senior Developer Tools Specialist

Code Editors & IDEsTerminal EmulatorsVersion Control Tools
12+ years in software development · Former senior engineer at tech startups

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