A graphical Program to create and edit Desktop Entries
Publisher’s description
What is jdDesktopEntryEdit?
jdDesktopEntryEdit by JakobDev is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 16.3 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.8, released on October 29, 2025. The version history goes back to August 8, 2023: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .desktop. Similar programs include OpenCode, RStudio and Node.js (LTS).
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
In short: jdDesktopEntryEdit is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is jdDesktopEntryEdit 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:
9237C5C314302376B2AE4D22F19B4ABCBC91CA44EC3F1003B62D7E8C3A8978A5· 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 5 versions ›5 versions over 2 years · about 2.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8Latest | October 29, 2025 | 16.3 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.7 | June 16, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.4 | January 25, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3 | October 23, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.2 | August 8, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JakobDev.jdDesktopEntryEdit -edownload /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub page.codeberg.JakobDev.jdDesktopEntryEditInformation
- Publisher
- JakobDev
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- GNU GPLv3
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 1.8
- Released
- October 29, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- August 8, 2023
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 2.2
- Website
- codeberg.org
- winget ID
- JakobDev.jdDesktopEntryEdit
File types it opens (1)
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Frequently asked questions
Is jdDesktopEntryEdit free?
Yes. jdDesktopEntryEdit is open-source software under the GNU GPLv3 licence.
Is jdDesktopEntryEdit 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 jdDesktopEntryEdit 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 jdDesktopEntryEdit be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does jdDesktopEntryEdit 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 jdDesktopEntryEdit?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 8, 2023.
Can I use jdDesktopEntryEdit without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to jdDesktopEntryEdit?
OpenCode, RStudio, Node.js (LTS), Apache NetBeans and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
