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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
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

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