The Text Workbench
Mac Has Been Missing
A Notepad++ for Mac alternative built for everyday text work: multi-tab editing, column mode, regex find and replace, workspace search, scripted pipelines, batch processing, and AI assistance.
Notepad++ for Mac
Column Mode
Multi-Tab
AI + Automation
It edits text. It alsoprocesses a whole batch of it.
Ordinary editors open and modify files. notePad++++ goes further: search your whole workspace, extract results, run scripts, chain pipelines, batch-preview diffs, and apply changes safely.
Edit Comfortably
Multi-tab editing, regex find & replace, column mode, and live Markdown preview. Solid fundamentals, no friction in daily use.
- Multi-tab, switch files instantly
- Regex find & replace
- Column mode editing
- Live Markdown preview
Organize Efficiently
Workspace search, result extraction, bookmarks, and snippets. Not just finding — turning results into something usable.
- Full-text workspace search
- Batch extract search results
- Bookmarks for quick navigation
- Reusable text snippets
Automate the Repetitive
Built-in scripts, a pipeline gallery, batch runs, diff preview, and rollback. Configure once, reuse forever.
- Script-driven automation
- 10+ built-in pipelines
- Batch process multiple files
- Preview diff before applying
Everything daily editing needs,in one lightweight window.
A polished Mac text editor for users moving from Notepad++ or TextEdit.
Multi-Tab Editing
Open multiple text files at once, switch between them instantly, and see unsaved changes at a glance.
Workspace Browse & Search
Open a folder and search across the entire workspace. Jump directly to the file and line you need.
Regex Find & Replace
Regex, case-sensitive, whole-word, and batch replace. Perfect for cleaning lists, logs, and structured text.
Column Mode Editing
Edit a column of text like a matrix — ideal for aligned configs, tables, logs, or CSV data.
Markdown Preview
Edit and preview Markdown side-by-side. Perfect for notes, docs, and drafts.
Diff View
See exactly what changed — additions, deletions, modifications — before committing any edit.
Bookmarks & Snippets
Bookmark key locations and save frequently used text as snippets to reduce repetitive lookup and copy-paste.
File History
Keep recoverable records before editing. Undo accidental changes with confidence.
Cloud Sync Space
Sync your workspace or individual files to iCloud. Fine-grained rules control what gets synced and what stays local.
Turn repetitive text work
into a pipeline.
Remove blank lines, deduplicate, sort, extract links, clean email lists, strip Markdown, normalize punctuation. Chain common steps into a pipeline — configure once, run forever.
Pipeline Steps
Live Preview
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10+ built-in pipelines, ready out of the box
Process one file — or an entire folder.
AI isn't decoration.
It's part of your text workflow.
Select text to rewrite, translate, summarize, proofread, or explain code — instantly. Or describe a rule in plain English, let AI write the script, dry-run it to preview the diff, then apply.
AI Script Generation Flow
Describe the task
"Normalize all dates to YYYY/MM/DD format"
AI writes the script
text.replace(
/\d{4}-\d{2}-\d{2}/g,
d => d.replace(/-/g, '/')
)Dry-run preview
Dry run: +12 / -8 line changes Previewing diff...
Confirm & apply
✓ Applied to 3 files ✓ Backup saved ✓ Rollback ready
Instant Text Actions
Most UsedRewrite, translate, summarize, proofread, simplify, or explain code — applied to the current selection or entire document.
Writing Assistant
ProductivityAdjust tone, clarity, and expression quality based on context. Great for emails, release notes, help docs, and marketing copy.
AI Script Generation
AdvancedDescribe what you need — "normalize all dates to YYYY/MM/DD" — and AI writes the script. Load and run immediately.
AI Script Dry Run
SafeNot sure what the script will change? Dry-run it first. See the line count and diff, then decide whether to apply.
AI & Privacy
AI features are powered by APIs you configure. Choose your own provider and model, confirm input content before execution, and stay in control of your documents. notePad++++ never sends your text to any third party without your explicit action.
Handle the messy stuff
your real data throws at you.
Real-world text is messy — inconsistent whitespace, mixed punctuation, duplicates, embedded links, stray emojis. notePad++++ ships the tools to clean it up fast, without writing a script.
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Your important textshould stay yours.
notePad++++ is local-first. No account required to edit files. File access is granted by macOS, scripts run in a local sandbox, and AI features only fire when you say so.
Local-First
Works around your local files by default. No requirement to store documents in an unknown cloud account. Your files stay on your disk, always accessible.
System-Level Authorization
File access is granted through macOS system permissions. Edit local documents without signing in — fully App Sandbox compliant.
Sandboxed Script Execution
Scripts run in an isolated local sandbox. No network access, no file writes beyond the current document, automatic rollback on timeout.
Preview Before Applying
See exactly what will change before any batch edit is applied. Know which files and lines are affected — then confirm.
Auto Backup & Rollback
Backups are saved automatically during batch processing. Restore to the previous state with a single click.
AI Input You Confirm
AI features use APIs you configure. You confirm what gets sent before execution. No text is sent anywhere without your explicit action.
notePad++++ works with local files by default. AI features use third-party APIs configured by you. Please follow your chosen AI provider's terms of service.
Your workspace,
synced to iCloud.
Sync an entire workspace directory or a single file to your cloud sync space — accessible across all your Macs. Fine-grained rules let you decide exactly what gets synced, what gets skipped, and what inherits from the workspace.
Whole-Workspace Sync
Sync an entire workspace directory to your sync space. The full file-tree structure is preserved so you can pick up exactly where you left off on another Mac.
Single-File Sync
Don't need to sync the whole workspace? Save just the current file to the sync space — lightweight and precise.
Per-Item Sync Status
Mark each file or directory as Synced, Ignored, or Inherited from workspace rules. Sync behavior is explicit and auditable at a glance.
Configurable Sync Rules
Exclude hidden files, cap individual file size, and blocklist specific directory names or file extensions to keep your sync space clean.
Sync Rules
These repetitive tasks?You'll do them a lot less.
Map features to your actual work. From daily organization to batch automation, there's a complete workflow for each.
Clean Asset Lists
Extract Links from Articles
Batch-Normalize Content Format
AI-Generated Text Scripts
AI-Polish Written Copy
Timeline Date Extraction
Real users,real feedback.
“Finally found a proper Notepad++ replacement on Mac. Multi-tab + workspace search — it covers everything I need day to day.”
“I use it constantly to clean up pasted copy — strip punctuation, remove blank lines, done. Way faster than fixing it by hand.”
“The pipeline feature is a game-changer. Configure it once and just run it every time you get the same kind of file. Such a time-saver.”
Latest reviews (25)
Great tool so far. I will use the trial and decide if it is worth using
Awesome
Usefull and complete
Faz o que se espera que ele faça sem muita coisa em volta. Bem direto ao ponto.
轻量，非常好用
Working well with my files
Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions, answered clearly.
QHow is notePad++++ related to Notepad++?
notePad++++ is a macOS text editor inspired by the philosophy of Notepad++. It brings the same core power — multi-tab editing, regex search, column mode — plus adds scripted pipelines, batch processing, and AI assistance tailored to Mac users.
QIs it suitable for non-programmers?
Absolutely. The core features (multi-tab editing, workspace browse, find & replace) are intuitive for any user. Pipelines and scripts are power-user features — you can ignore them entirely, or ask AI to write them for you.
QWhere does AI send my text?
AI features require you to configure a third-party API (e.g. OpenAI, Claude). Content is only sent to your chosen provider when you explicitly trigger an AI action. The app itself never collects or forwards your text.
QIs batch processing safe? What if something goes wrong?
Before any batch edit is applied, you see a full diff preview — exactly which files and lines will change. A backup is saved automatically, and you can roll back with a single click. No surprises.
QWhich file formats are supported?
All plain-text formats: .txt, .md (Markdown), .csv, .json, .log, .html, .js, .py, and more. Binary formats like Word and PDF need to be converted to plain text first.
QWhat is a pipeline, and how is it different from a script?
A pipeline is a sequence of processing steps chained together — e.g. "remove blank lines → deduplicate → sort." A script is custom JavaScript logic for more flexible transformations. Both can be applied in batch across multiple files.
QDo I need an account?
No account is needed to edit local files. AI features require a third-party API key, which is stored locally and never uploaded to our servers.
QWhich macOS versions are supported?
macOS 13 (Ventura) and later, including Sonoma and Sequoia. Fully supports Apple Silicon (M-series) and Intel Mac.
Ready to get started?
Process text on Mac more powerfully, starting today.
Hand off the repetitive text work to notePad++++, and keep your focus on what actually matters.