An IDE built on top of a canvas, Haystack takes care of the tedious and confusing parts of coding for you
Publisher’s description
What is Haystack Editor?
Haystack Editor by Microsoft Corporation is proprietary Windows software in the ides & code editors category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 169.9 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 140 file types, including .xhtml, .shtml, .java, .jsp and .txt. Similar programs include OpenCode, Apache NetBeans and Node.js (LTS).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Opens 140 file types
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Haystack Editor is an ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Haystack Editor safe to download?
- The file is served by d2dv27o1k99orf.cloudfront.net; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
970B13325CF73BE7131F94585126362381AD61DD340221452FD9E205CC1D9F69· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.90.0Latest | October 3, 2024 | 169.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id HaystackSoftware.HaystackEditor -eHaystackEditorSetup-0.20.3.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Microsoft Corporation
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.90.0
- Released
- October 3, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- October 3, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- haystackeditor.com
- winget ID
- HaystackSoftware.HaystackEditor
File types it opens (140)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Haystack Editor free?
Haystack Editor is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Haystack Editor safe to download?
The download comes from d2dv27o1k99orf.cloudfront.net; 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 Haystack Editor 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 Haystack Editor be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Haystack Editor run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Haystack Editor without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Haystack Editor?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS), RStudio and Haxe. The alternatives page compares them.
