Aquamacs Emacs
About
Aquamacs Emacs is a free and open-source text editor for Mac, originating from the United States. It is designed for programming and development, supporting a wide array of languages and formats including Text, HTML, LaTeX, C++, Java, Python, R, Perl, Ruby, and PHP. Built upon the EMACS core, its features include robust LaTeX support and a community-driven approach allowing users to suggest and vote on new functionalities.
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User Reviews
10 reviews
Mixed
Pros
Excellent Mac OS integration
Familiar Mac keyboard shortcuts
Intuitive Mac-like file operations
Good for new Emacs users
Out-of-the-box functionality
Third-party editing modes compatibility
Cons
Outdated Emacs base
Slow development / maintenance
Non-standard Emacs configuration
Apple Silicon incompatibility
Frequent crashes / stability issues
Limited package compatibility
Sparse community support
Diminished unique features
Key Themes
Mac OS integration
Emacs fork challenges
User experience
Development & maintenance status
Community & package support