A native Mac editor for text, CSVs, and data files
Agentic node editor for live visual effects on macOS
Stage
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Startup
Founded
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2024
Based in
US
FR
Pricing model
Freemium
Open source
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
Real-time code generation with Swift and Metal
Editable source code for every node
VJing and live audio visuals support
Projection mapping with corner-pin and grid warp
Hardware integration with cameras and MIDI
Browser export as single HTML file
Support for multiple AI models
Deterministic agent workflows
Video recording with sound
Custom node controls and UI cards
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
Agents build code as connected nodes you own and can edit
Use your own existing AI subscription without reselling tokens
Deterministic reproducible agent workflows
No iteration friction from idea to working effect
Work on commercial projects without additional licensing
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