A graphical Program to create and edit AppStream files
Publisher’s description
What is jdAppStreamEdit?
jdAppStreamEdit is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows from JakobDev. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). The main installer is 29.8 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 9.2, released on November 18, 2024. 6 versions are listed since June 6, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 4.1 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: jdAppStreamEdit is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Easy to use
- Full support for the Open Age Rating System (OARS)
- The AppStream files are fully translatable
- Releases can be imported from GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, Git Repos and NEWS files
- You can view a preview in Gnome Software
- You can use a existing .desktop file as template
- Supports External Releases
- Plugins
AppStream · Flathub
Is jdAppStreamEdit safe to download?
- The file is served by sourceforge.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:
6DABC225D4455309A65BCD425553590A98A6AD034E7A3959C4C578174ECAA563· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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 6 versions ›6 versions over 1 year · about 4.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.2Latest | November 18, 2024 | 29.8 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.1 | May 31, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 9.0 | March 5, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 8.0 | December 27, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.1 | October 4, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 7.0 | June 6, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JakobDev.jdAppStreamEdit -edownload /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub page.codeberg.JakobDev.jdAppStreamEditInformation
- Publisher
- JakobDev
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- GNU GPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 9.2
- Released
- November 18, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- June 6, 2023
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 4.1
- Website
- jakobdev.codeberg.page
- winget ID
- JakobDev.jdAppStreamEdit
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Frequently asked questions
Is jdAppStreamEdit free?
Yes. jdAppStreamEdit is open-source software under the GNU GPLv3 licence.
Is jdAppStreamEdit safe to download?
The download comes from sourceforge.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 jdAppStreamEdit 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 jdAppStreamEdit be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does jdAppStreamEdit support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does jdAppStreamEdit 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 jdAppStreamEdit?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 6, 2023.
Can I use jdAppStreamEdit without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to jdAppStreamEdit?
OpenCode, RStudio, Node.js (LTS), Apache NetBeans and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
