An editor for ink: inkle's narrative scripting language
Publisher’s description
What is Inky?
Inky by Inkle is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category. It is written in JavaScript. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.15.2, released on May 5, 2026. The version history goes back to June 17, 2024: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.1 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (inkle/inky) has 2,747 stars. Similar programs include RStudio, OpenCode and Apache NetBeans.
Project description on GitHub: “An editor for ink: inkle's narrative scripting language”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Inky is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Inky 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:
C6CF8CF567D63FF322E8A41DFDA453200B02D94403EF403CBD43778147F8411C· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the inkle/inky repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository9
- Code review2
- Actively maintained0
- Restricted token permissions0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Security policy0
- Licence declared0
- Branch protection0
- Signed releases0
- Fuzzing0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›2 versions over 2 years · about 1.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.15.2Latest | May 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 0.15.1 | June 17, 2024 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Inkle.Inky -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub com.inklestudios.InkyInformation
- Publisher
- Inkle
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/inkle/inky
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.15.2
- Released
- May 5, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 6, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- Updates / year
- 1.1
- GitHub stars
- 2,747
- GitHub forks
- 341
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Inkle.Inky
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Inky free?
Yes. Inky is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is Inky 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 Inky 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.
Does Inky 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 Inky?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 17, 2024.
Can I use Inky without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Inky?
RStudio, OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS) and Thonny. The alternatives page compares them.
