Textus

CatVinci Studio · Markdown editor with live formatting, local files and optional AI writing assistance.

CaskWriting & NotesAuto-updatesApple silicon · Intel

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From homebrew/cask

30-day installs: 54; #1072 in App
1-year installs: 54; Last 365 days
Latest version: 1.1.2; yesterday · Oct 20
Download size: 8.1MB; arm64 / x86_64 · dmg
Release cadence: Daily; 3 releases in 30 days

Textus is a Writing & Notes app for Mac. It is made by CatVinci Studio.

Quick facts

Chips: Apple silicon · Intel
Price: Free · Price details
Developer: CatVinci Studio
Install: brew install --cask textus
Homebrew: Available; the app updates itself
Also known as: textus

These facts were checked on or after Oct 19. See each source

About

Textus is a free, MIT-licensed Markdown editor by CatVinci Studio for macOS, Windows and Linux. It supports tables, task lists, footnotes, formulas and Mermaid diagrams, with Zen, Typewriter, split and source-code views. Export options include PDF, Word and HTML.

Documents remain ordinary local Markdown files. The editor works offline without an account. Optional Textus AI supports writing, review and suggested revisions through your chosen provider or a local Ollama model; external providers may charge separately and receive request content.

Version 1.1.0 requires macOS 11 or later and offers separate Apple Silicon and Intel DMGs. Automatic saving is optional and off by default. AI memory and image-upload destinations are configurable; review these settings before using sensitive material.

Sources: https://textus.catvinci.com/ and https://github.com/CatVinci-Studio/Textus/releases/tag/v1.1.0

Textus price and purchase options

Prices OpenNavo has checked, by region, edition and billing period, with sources and dates. OpenNavo keeps no price history and never calls a price the lowest.

Edition	Price	Region	Where to buy	Checked
—	Free	—	Official websitetextus.catvinci.com	Oct 19

System requirements

macOS	Version	Chips	Download	Source
Build for macOS 27, 26, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11	1.1.2	Intel	github.com/CatVinci-Studio/Textus/releases/download/v1.1.2/Textus_1.1.2_x64.dmgSHA-256 `5f548129bc1ebbac5854f62c6c1047f79d80523613fc1535d654201b7d194142`	HomebrewChecked Oct 21
Build for macOS 27, 26, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11	1.1.2	Apple silicon	github.com/CatVinci-Studio/Textus/releases/download/v1.1.2/Textus_1.1.2_aarch64.dmgSHA-256 `a789588f7623f1c8b54bdaa07d9e6c831da23281bf8b1456a3f8e7f806a26375`	HomebrewChecked Oct 21
macOS 11 or later	1.1.0	Apple silicon · Runs natively	—	github.com/CatVinci-Studio/Textus/releases/tag/v1.1.0Checked Oct 19Pending verification
macOS 11 or later	1.1.0	Intel	—	github.com/CatVinci-Studio/Textus/releases/tag/v1.1.0Checked Oct 19Pending verification

How to install Textus on Mac

In Terminal, run: brew install --cask textus
Homebrew installs the app in your Applications folder.

Install without Homebrew

Download the file Homebrew uses for your chip: Apple silicon Intel

SHA-256 only checks that the download is complete; it is not a security certification. See the SHA-256 and download address

Uninstall Textus and optional data cleanup

Uninstall command

brew uninstall --cask textus

A regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.

Deep clean (optional)

Uninstall command

brew uninstall --zap --cask textus

--zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left. Back up any data you need first. To keep settings and caches, leave out --zap.

Files Textus can leave on your Mac (5)

Files and folders: ~/Library/Application Support/com.catvinci.textus; ~/Library/Caches/com.catvinci.textus; ~/Library/Preferences/com.catvinci.textus.plist; ~/Library/Saved Application State/com.catvinci.textus.savedState; ~/Library/WebKit/com.catvinci.textus

These entries come from the Homebrew definition, checked Oct 21. They say what it declares, not what is on your Mac.

What’s new in 1.1.2

New OpenNavo editorial

Fixes Markdown save round-trips involving opening rules, lists and quotes, formatted links, deleted emphasis/code, paragraph markers, brackets in links and line breaks.

See all 3 releases

Textus security facts

Only facts that can be checked, each with its source and date. This is not a safety certification. To check the files you downloaded, scan them on your Mac with OpenNavo.

Distribution: Homebrew
Open source: Yes · github.com/CatVinci-Studio/Textus · MITChecked Oct 19

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Install Details

Tap: homebrew/cask
Download URL: https://github.com/CatVinci-Studio/Textus/releases/download/v1.1.2/Textus_1.1.2_aarch64.dmg
SHA-256: a789588f7623f1c8b54bdaa07d9e6c831da23281bf8b1456a3f8e7f806a26375
Homebrew definition: github.com/homebrew/homebrew-cask/blob/HEAD/Casks/t/textus.rb
formulae.brew.sh: formulae.brew.sh/cask/textus
Source code: github.com/CatVinci-Studio/Textus

Installation and removal contents

Install app
Source file: Textus.app
Declared destination: /Applications/Textus.app
View full declaration
```
{
  "app": [
    "Textus.app"
  ],
  "target": "/Applications/Textus.app"
}
```

Remove user data zap

View full declaration

{
  "zap": [
    {
      "trash": [
        "~/Library/Application Support/com.catvinci.textus",
        "~/Library/Caches/com.catvinci.textus",
        "~/Library/Preferences/com.catvinci.textus.plist",
        "~/Library/Saved Application State/com.catvinci.textus.savedState",
        "~/Library/WebKit/com.catvinci.textus"
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Questions about Textus

Is Textus safe?

Textus is in Homebrew’s official catalog and has not been disabled. Since September 2026, Homebrew disables apps that fail macOS Gatekeeper checks. When installing, Homebrew checks the download from github.com against its SHA-256 checksum. It was installed 54 times through Homebrew in the last 30 days.

Is Textus free?

Yes, Textus is free to use. Source: textus.catvinci.com, checked Oct 19.

Is Textus open source?

Textus’s source code is public on GitHub (CatVinci-Studio/Textus) under the MIT license.

How do I completely uninstall Textus on a Mac?

Run brew uninstall --cask textus. To delete its settings and caches as well, run brew uninstall --zap --cask textus. --zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left. Back up any data you need first. To keep settings and caches, leave out --zap. That also deletes 5 files and folders, including ~/Library/Application Support/com.catvinci.textus.

Does Textus run on Apple silicon (M1 and later) Macs?

Yes. Homebrew downloads separate builds for Apple silicon and Intel Macs.

Where does Textus store its settings and data?

Its settings are in ~/Library/Preferences/com.catvinci.textus.plist. Its data is in ~/Library/Application Support/com.catvinci.textus. These locations come from Homebrew’s clean-up list.

What is the latest version of Textus?

The latest version is 1.1.2, added to Homebrew on Oct 20. Textus updates itself; to update it with Homebrew, run brew upgrade --cask --greedy textus.

Sources

Every fact on this page names its source and check date. Facts past their validity read “as of” their date and are no longer stated as current.

Homebrew definition: github.com/homebrew/homebrew-cask/blob/HEAD/Casks/t/textus.rb · Checked Oct 21
formulae.brew.sh: formulae.brew.sh/cask/textus
Price: textus.catvinci.com · Checked Oct 19
Security facts: github.com/CatVinci-Studio/Textus · Checked Oct 19

Install command

brew install --cask textus

Token: textus
Homepage: textus.catvinci.com
Updates: Updates itself (auto_updates)

Monthly installs

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Item	Value
Last 30 days	54 installs
90-day avg	18 installs
1-year avg	5 installs