The text editor designed to make coding as simple and fun as playing a video game
Publisher’s description
What is Phoenix Code?
Phoenix Code by phcode is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. 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 5.2.5, released on August 10, 2026. The version history goes back to January 31, 2025: 5 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.3 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 64 times. The source code on GitHub (phcode-dev/phoenix-desktop) has 106 stars. On Windows it registers 59 file types, including .html, .xhtml, .htm, .shtml and .svg. Similar programs include Apache NetBeans, OpenCode and Node.js (LTS).
Project description on GitHub: “Windows, Mac and Linux Desktop builds of Phoenix Code Editor”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Opens 59 file types
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Phoenix Code is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Phoenix Code 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:
52A7A782D3A3515CDA172330E84C5CB4263379DFDD2271FB852D7BD1059B66EB· 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 5 versions ›5 versions over 2 years · about 3.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2.5Latest | August 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.2.4 | August 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.1.24 | May 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 5.0.5 | January 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.3 | January 31, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Core-ai.PhoenixCode -echoco install phoenix-code -yPhoenix.Code_5.2.5_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask phoenix-codeInformation
- Publisher
- phcode
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- AGPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix-desktop
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 5.2.5
- Released
- August 10, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 14, 2025
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 3.3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 64
- GitHub stars
- 106
- GitHub forks
- 14
- Website
- phcode.io
- winget ID
- Core-ai.PhoenixCode
- Chocolatey package
- phoenix-code
File types it opens (59)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Phoenix Code free?
Yes. Phoenix Code is open-source software under the AGPL-3.0 licence.
Is Phoenix Code 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 Phoenix Code 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 Phoenix Code be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Phoenix Code 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 Phoenix Code?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 31, 2025.
Can I use Phoenix Code without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Phoenix Code?
Apache NetBeans, OpenCode, Node.js (LTS), RStudio and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
