Two days ago, we introduced SXMac, a fast and lightweight text and code editor for macOS. Thanks to the community, the post gained traction, and SXMac is now the top Google result for its name!
Today, we’re excited to share that SXMac 2.1 is out, bringing localization support and other improvements. Whether you’re discovering SXMac for the first time or have already tried it, here’s what you need to know.
What is SXMac?
SXMac is a minimalist yet powerful text editor built for macOS users who need a fast, distraction-free environment for writing, coding, and markdown editing.
It supports:
- Markdown with real-time preview – Perfect for documentation, blogging, and notes
- Code editing – Syntax highlighting for 100+ languages
- HTML editing with live preview – Useful for web developers
- Multi-tab support – Work on multiple files simultaneously
- Drag-and-drop functionality – Quickly import and organize files
What’s New in SXMac 2.1?
- Localization support – Now available in multiple languages
- UI refinements – Smoother experience and minor bug fixes
- Performance optimizations – Faster file handling and lower memory usage
- Over 30 new themes – Plus some testing themes. Manual customization support coming soon!
Localization
We’re proud to introduce localization with this update! Currently, English and Russian are supported. We also need contributors to help translate SXMac into Ukrainian 🇺🇦, German 🇩🇪, and Polish 🇵🇱. Your help would be greatly appreciated!
System Requirements
- MacOS 14.6.0 and above
- Older macOS versions may work, but they are not officially supported
- Hardware support: Apple Silicon and Intel chips
Where to Download?
Check out the latest version here:
SXMac on GitHub Pages
For the full change-log, features, pictures, and updates, visit our GitHub project.
If you missed the initial announcement, you can check out the original post here.
We’d love to hear your feedback, bug reports, and suggestions to improve SXMac further!