Welcome to Blink Code Editor
Blink Code Editor is a high-performance IDE built from the ground up to ensure every millisecond of latency is eliminated. This is a standalone development environment, not a VS Code fork, focusing on a lightweight footprint and instantaneous feedback.Quick Start
Get up and running with Blink in minutes
Features
Explore all the powerful features
Keyboard Shortcuts
Boost your productivity with shortcuts
Contributing
Help make Blink even better
Key Features
Monaco Editor
Industry-standard code editor with IntelliSense, syntax highlighting, and more
File Explorer
Tree view with drag-and-drop, context menu, and keyboard navigation
Built-in Terminal
Integrated terminal with multiple shell support and auto directory sync
Customizable Settings
Personalize fonts, editor behavior, cursor styles, and more
Auto Updates
Stay current with automatic update notifications and installation
Glassmorphism UI
Modern, elegant interface inspired by cutting-edge design trends
Why Blink?
Blink was designed with performance as the top priority. Every feature is carefully crafted to minimize latency and maximize responsiveness:- Zero bloat - Only the essentials, nothing more
- Instant startup - Launch and start coding immediately
- Native performance - Built with Electron for cross-platform desktop power
- Modern architecture - React + TypeScript + Vite for maintainability
Platform Support
Windows
Windows 10 and later
Linux
Ubuntu, Fedora, and other major distributions
macOS support is planned for future releases. Follow our roadmap for updates.
Current Version
The latest stable release is v0.0.12-dev. Check out the changelog for the full release history.Get Started
Ready to experience the speed of Blink? Follow our installation guide to download and install Blink on your system, then jump into the quickstart to open your first project.Installation Guide
Download and install Blink Code Editor