A native Mac editor for text, CSVs, and data files
Design DIY furniture from aluminum extrusion, resize it in 3D, and get a parts list that matches the model
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Founded
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Based in
US
US
Pricing model
Freemium
Free
Pricing
Caxton Free (free forever); Caxton Pro monthly at $9.99 USD, annual at $99.99 USD, or lifetime at $179.99 USD. Team pricing starts at $79 to $99.99 USD per seat per year.
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Key features
Text editing with memory-mapped files for large documents
CSV and TSV table editing with column transforms
Column transformations and data type preservation
CSV validation with structural and data rules
File comparison without copying data
Extract matches and columns to new documents
Local processing with no cloud uploads or telemetry
Resize designs in 3D to custom dimensions
Parts list generated from the same model data
All dimensions in metric and inches
Every part linked to US sellers
Designs checked against fit rules before listing
Part data sourced from manufacturer drawings
Designs labeled as AI draft or test-built
No account needed to browse and design
What makes it different
Opens files directly from disk without importing or uploading, preserving data exactly as stored
Combines text editor, CSV table editor, and log viewer in one native Mac application
Handles multi-gigabyte files with consistent performance and one-millisecond keystroke latency
Preserves leading zeros, long IDs, and data types exactly as stored in the file
All files stay local to your Mac with no cloud processing, telemetry, or vendor lock-in
Parts automatically computed to fit together based on slot systems and hardware compatibility
Data sourced from manufacturer specifications rather than guesses
Cut lengths computed from design model, not estimated
Distinguishes between reference data and physically verified designs
Caxton
Slot & Shaft