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ST website not downloading current version for macOS

#1

Subject: Cannot Download Latest Sublime Text 4 (.dmg) for macOS—Only Zip (Python 3.8) Available

Hello Sublime Text team,

I am running macOS 15.5 and need to use the latest Sublime Text with Python 3.10+ to get LSP and other modern package support.
However, when I go to https://www.sublimetext.com/download and click the “macOS” download button, I am only offered a ZIP file (sublime_text_build_4200_mac.zip) containing Build 4200 (Python 3.8), instead of the current .dmg installer.

Steps I have tried:

  • Used multiple browsers (Safari, Chrome, Firefox), cleared cache, tried incognito/private mode.
  • Downloaded from a different Mac.
  • Checked /Applications and ~/Applications for old Sublime Text versions—none present.
  • Downloaded directly from the website (not third-party or Homebrew).
  • The downloaded ZIP contains Sublime Text Build 4200 (Python 3.8).
  • Console shows: import sys; print(sys.version) → 3.8.12
  • I need Python 3.10+ (Build 4152 or newer) to use modern LSP and Package Control dependencies.

Is there a direct link to the latest official .dmg for macOS 15.5, or is there a known issue with the download page serving only the legacy build?
Any help to get the current .dmg installer would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you,
Steve

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#2

Hi there @slferris. SublimeText ships with Python 3.8 under the bonnet, so you have the latest release (4200). Future releases will will be replacing Python 3.8 with 3.13.

Sublime Text Build 4200 and Future Plugin Changes - News - Sublime HQ

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#3

That being said, the existing (LSP etc) packages are all made for the latest version of ST, thus for 3.8.

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#4

Maybe we should follow the “curl” team and add some basic skill checking challanges to forum to avoid people dumping such AI bullshit.

The only thing I can say about OP is “Albert Einstein” being right with his statement about the 2 things which are infinite.

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