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Phoenix Code is a free, open-source code editor with live preview for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
About Brackets
Brackets is a code editor for web development with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Its homepage now states that the project has continued as Phoenix Code, the next generation of Brackets, and recommends that users upgrade. The homepage also describes Brackets as a lightweight text editor that adds visual tools without getting in the way of writing code.
The main capabilities listed are inline editors, real-time live preview of HTML and CSS changes, preprocessor support, and a set of extensions for Git, Emmet, code formatting, and Markdown preview. The homepage does not give pricing details beyond what is listed in the record, and it does not specify which extensions are included by default.
Key features
- Inline editors that open a window into selected code instead of switching file tabs
- Live preview that shows HTML and CSS changes on screen in real time
- Preprocessor support for workflows that use CSS preprocessors
- Git integration available as an extension
- Emmet extension for a high-speed HTML and CSS workflow
- Beautify extension that formats JavaScript, HTML, and CSS files
Best for: Web developers who write HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and want a code editor with live browser preview.
Good for
- Described on the homepage as a lightweight editor that adds visual tools as needed
- Free to use, according to the directory description
- Community-maintained project, originally founded by Adobe
Watch out for
- The homepage recommends that users move to Phoenix Code, the successor project
Brackets at a glance
- Website
- brackets.io
- Category
- Development › Code Editors & IDEs
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Brackets FAQ
Is Brackets still being developed?
The homepage states that the project continues as Phoenix Code, and it recommends that Brackets users upgrade to Phoenix Code.
Where can I download it?
The homepage links to downloads at phcode.dev, where Phoenix Code is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and in web browsers.
Who maintains the project?
The homepage says Brackets is maintained by the brackets.io community. It was founded by Adobe as a community-guided, open source project.
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