Ox is an independent text editor that can be used to write everything from text to code.
Publisher’s description
What is Ox editor?
Ox editor is an open-source text editor program for Windows from curlpipe. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.7.7, released on March 13, 2025. 2 versions are listed since December 24, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (curlpipe/ox) has 3,748 stars. On Windows it registers 58 file types, including .html, .xhtml, .htm, .class and .txt. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Project description on GitHub: “The simple but flexible text editor”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Opens 58 file types
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Ox editor is an open-source text editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Ox editor 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:
C95B0F2F7F49BC8B0C6BB01928CF7EDA5B6492813B6F7EE51B9DDDA3ABD3B01F· 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 curlpipe/ox repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review2
- Actively maintained0
- Restricted token permissions0
- Pinned dependencies0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Branch protection0
- 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 ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7.7Latest | March 13, 2025 | — | 64-bit Portable |
| 0.7.6 | December 24, 2024 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id curlpipe.ox -eProgram files (.exe): ox.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- curlpipe
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/curlpipe/ox
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.7.7
- Released
- March 13, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- January 21, 2025
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 3,748
- GitHub forks
- 123
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- curlpipe.ox
File types it opens (58)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ox editor free?
Yes. Ox editor is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is Ox editor 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 Ox 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.
Does Ox editor 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 Ox editor?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 24, 2024.
Can I use Ox editor without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Ox editor?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and FontForge. The alternatives page compares them.
