Brackets is a lightweight, yet powerful, modern text editor. We blend visual tools into the editor so you get the right amount of help when you want it without getting in the way of your creative process. You'll enjoy writing code in Brackets.
Publisher’s description
What is Brackets?
Brackets is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows from brackets.io. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.2.1, released on March 22, 2023. 3 versions are listed since December 27, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.4 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (brackets-cont/brackets) has 1,518 stars. On Windows it registers 50 file types, including .jsp, .md, .json, .js and .sql. Similar programs include OpenCode, Apache NetBeans and Node.js (LTS).
Project description on GitHub: “An open source code editor for the web, written in JavaScript, HTML and CSS.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Opens 50 file types
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Brackets is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Brackets 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:
A4A4A80F65EE2D8EC77FF4179EBCB940D63EE4F69D3F7DE85D5B99DF7B246890· 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 3 versions ›3 versions over 1 year · about 2.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2.1Latest | March 22, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.0.1 | January 2, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 2.0.0 | December 27, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id brackets-cont.brackets -eBrackets-2.2.1.exe /exenoui /quiet /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- brackets.io
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/brackets-cont/brackets
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 2.2.1
- Released
- March 22, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- December 27, 2021
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 2.4
- GitHub stars
- 1,518
- GitHub forks
- 195
- Website
- brackets.io
- winget ID
- brackets-cont.brackets
File types it opens (50)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brackets free?
Yes. Brackets is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Brackets 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 Brackets 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 Brackets be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Brackets run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Brackets?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 27, 2021.
What are alternatives to Brackets?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS), RStudio and Haxe. The alternatives page compares them.
