A code editor called BeagleEditor
Publisher’s description
What is BeagleEditor?
BeagleEditor by BeagleSoftware is open-source Windows software in the text editors category. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (BeAglES-ftWare/editor) has 1 stars. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Project description on GitHub: “A code editor called BeagleEditor”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: BeagleEditor is an open-source text editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is BeagleEditor safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C398DDDBD3338240001B1E9CED527D739B7B0644F874A500D41457905FA4D784· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024.4.0.1Latest | September 27, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id BeagleSoftware.BeagleEditor -eBeagleEditor-2024.4.0.1-Installer.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- BeagleSoftware
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/BeAglES-ftWare/editor
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2024.4.0.1
- Released
- September 27, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- September 27, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- BeagleSoftware.BeagleEditor
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is BeagleEditor free?
Yes. BeagleEditor is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is BeagleEditor safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install BeagleEditor with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can BeagleEditor be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does BeagleEditor run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to BeagleEditor?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and WordPress.com. The alternatives page compares them.
