Cleartext

Cleartext is a macOS‑only text editor that restricts input to the 1,000 most common English words. By limiting the vocabulary, the program encourages writing that is easy to read and understand, making it useful for explaining technical issues to non‑technical audiences or simplifying communication in everyday contexts. The interface presents a straightforward editing environment, and the application includes a “Trump mode” that trains the word‑filter on a selection of former President Donald Trump’s speeches, allowing users to emulate that style if desired.

The tool is distributed as a free download for macOS 10.11 and later, and updates are announced via the developer’s Twitter account. It has been featured in several technology outlets and linked to related resources such as the Google 10,000‑word list and Randall Munroe’s *Thing Explainer* concept. Cleartext targets writers who want to practice constrained vocabulary or produce clearer, more accessible prose.