Awesome Emacs

Awesome Emacs collects useful packages, libraries, and resources for Emacs users.

github.com/emacs-tw/awesome-emacs
Awesome Emacs homepage screenshot

About Awesome Emacs

Awesome Emacs is a community-driven collection of Emacs packages, utilities, and libraries. It notes that most entries are available in MELPA and recommends installing packages with it.

The collection also provides installation guidance for Linux, macOS, and Windows, alternative build resources, and entries grouped by topics such as interface, editing, programming languages, and version control.

Key features

  • Community-maintained collection of Emacs packages, utilities, and libraries
  • Notes most listed packages are available in MELPA
  • Installation guidance for Linux, macOS, and Windows
  • Alternative build resources for Docker and Travis CI
  • Grouped entries for interface, editing, and programming tools
  • Sections for starter kits, tutorials, and related resources
Best for: Emacs users looking for community-collected packages and setup resources.
Good for
  • Covers installation, package groups, starter kits, and tutorials in one place
  • Identifies MELPA as a source for most listed packages
  • Open source with contribution guidance for community additions

Awesome Emacs at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

Awesome Emacs alternatives

Tools and sites you could use instead, ranked by how closely they match.

All 24 alternatives

Popular in Web Directories & Curated Lists

Well-known listings from the same topic.

All 226

Awesome Emacs FAQ

Where are the listed packages available?
Most of the packages are available in MELPA, which the collection recommends for installation.
How do I install Emacs?
On Linux use a package manager or build from source; on macOS use Homebrew or MacPorts and upgrade the old preinstalled version; on Windows download from GNU FTP or a mirror, or use MSYS2, Chocolatey, or Scoop.
How can I support the developers of Emacs packages?
By financially sponsoring lead developers and teams, with donation options collected by Elisp Maintainers.
Is something wrong or out of date?

Tell us and an editor will check it.

Own this website?

Claim the listing and suggest updates yourself. An editor checks every claim first.

Claim this listing