Nova
Panic's beautiful, extensible code editor.
About Nova
Nova is a native editor with a built-in terminal, Git, task runners and a growing extension library, all designed with Panic's eye for detail.
Install Nova
Download it from the links above, or install it from the Terminal:
brew install --cask nova Questions about Nova
Is Nova free?
No. Nova is sold as a subscription.
Where can I download Nova for Mac?
Download Nova from the developer's website (nova.app). MacWorthy links only to official sources.
Can I install Nova from the Terminal?
Yes. With Homebrew, run brew install --cask nova.
What are good alternatives to Nova?
Other developer tools apps for Mac worth a look are Zed (open source), CodeEdit (open source), Ghostty (open source) and OrbStack (free + pro).
Other developer tools apps like Nova
Zed
A code editor that runs at the speed of thought.
CodeEdit
A native, open-source code editor in Swift.
Ghostty
A fast, feature-rich, truly native terminal.
OrbStack
Docker and Linux machines, light as a feather.
Warp
The terminal, reimagined around blocks and agents.
iTerm2
The terminal that taught macOS new tricks.
Tower
Git, with an undo button.
Fork
A fast, friendly Git client.