Remix Desktop is an Electron version of Remix IDE
Publisher’s description
What is Remix IDE?
Remix IDE is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows from Remix Team. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.3.6, released on November 25, 2022. 5 versions are listed since October 30, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.2 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old. The source repository has been archived, so further updates are unlikely.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,726 times. The source code on GitHub (ethereum/remix-desktop) has 1,035 stars. Similar programs include RStudio, OpenCode and Apache NetBeans.
Project description on GitHub: “Remix IDE desktop”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: Remix IDE is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Remix IDE 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:
DA652CB965732C0CE8470C9DC8294CBCC552B756A3FA066B0801B9C63E4B70E8· 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 4 years · about 1.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3.6Latest | November 25, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.4 | August 9, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.3 | December 11, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.2 | October 25, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.6 | October 30, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id RemixTeam.RemixIDE -echoco install remix-desktop -yRemix-IDE-Setup-1.3.6.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Remix Team
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ethereum/remix-desktop
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.3.6
- Released
- November 25, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- October 25, 2021
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 1.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,726
- GitHub stars
- 1,035
- GitHub forks
- 273
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- RemixTeam.RemixIDE
- Chocolatey package
- remix-desktop
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Frequently asked questions
Is Remix IDE free?
Yes. Remix IDE is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is Remix IDE 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 Remix IDE 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 Remix IDE be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Remix IDE 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 Remix IDE?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 30, 2025.
Can I use Remix IDE without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Remix IDE?
RStudio, OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS) and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
