Lightning-fast and Powerful Code Editor written in Rust
Publisher’s description
What is Lapce?
Lapce by Lapce is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category. It ranks 43rd by popularity among ides & code editors in this catalogue. It is written in Rust. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.4.6, released on January 21, 2026. The version history goes back to March 24, 2022: 23 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 6 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,648 times. The source code on GitHub (lapce/lapce) has 38,951 stars. Similar programs include OpenCode, Apache NetBeans and Node.js (LTS).
Project description on GitHub: “Lightning-fast and Powerful Code Editor written in Rust”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 6 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Lapce is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Modal Editing (Vim like) support as first class citizen (can be turned off as well)
- Built-in LSP (Language Server Protocol) support to give you code intelligence like code completion, diagnostics and code actions etc.
- Built-in remote development support (inspired by VSCode Remote Development) for a seamless "local" experience, benefiting from the full power of the remote system.
- Plugins can be written in programming languages that can compile to the WASI format (C, Rust, AssemblyScript)
- Built-in terminal, so you can execute commands in your workspace, without leaving Lapce.
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Is Lapce 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:
1C80A3FBEAAFA6577D01B9072EA043C3E1D98D2E7BAD774D399FA711DE8B736B· 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 23 versions ›23 versions over 4 years · about 6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4.6Latest | January 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.4.5 | September 5, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.4.4 | August 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.4.3 | June 26, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.4.2 | August 24, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.4.1 | August 7, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.4.0 | April 24, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.3.1 | December 4, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Lapce.Lapce -echoco install lapce -yscoop install extras/lapcemsiexec /i Lapce-windows.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {9B72D873-96FA-43C5-A2BE-EE364BA4B896} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask lapceflatpak install flathub dev.lapce.lapceInformation
- Publisher
- Lapce
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/lapce/lapce
- Written in
- Rust
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.4.6
- Released
- January 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 18, 2022
- Versions listed
- 23
- Updates / year
- 6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,648
- GitHub stars
- 38,951
- GitHub forks
- 1,353
- Website
- lapce.dev
- winget ID
- Lapce.Lapce
- Chocolatey package
- lapce
- Scoop package
- extras/lapce
- MSI product code
- {9B72D873-96FA-43C5-A2BE-EE364BA4B896}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lapce free?
Yes. Lapce is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Lapce 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 Lapce 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 Lapce be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Lapce 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 Lapce?
The versions page lists all 23 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 24, 2022.
What are alternatives to Lapce?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS), RStudio and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
