brackets README

The project's README from github.com/adobe/brackets. As one markdown file: README.md.

:warning: On September 1, 2021, Adobe will end support for Brackets. If you would like to continue using, maintaining, and improving Brackets, you may fork the project on GitHub. Through Adobe’s partnership with Microsoft, we encourage users to migrate to Visual Studio Code, Microsoft’s free code editor built on open source.

Welcome to Brackets! Build Status

Brackets is a modern open-source code editor for HTML, CSS and JavaScript that's built in HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

What makes Brackets different from other web code editors?

Brackets may have reached version 1, but we're not stopping there. We have many feature ideas on our trello board that we're anxious to add and other innovative web development workflows that we're planning to build into Brackets. So take Brackets out for a spin and let us know how we can make it your favorite editor.

You can see some screenshots of Brackets on the wiki, intro videos on YouTube, and news on the Brackets blog.

How to install and run Brackets

Download

Installers for the latest stable build for Mac, Windows and Linux (Debian/Ubuntu) can be downloaded here.

Usage

By default, Brackets opens a folder containing some simple "Getting Started" content. You can choose a different folder to edit using File > Open Folder.

Most of Brackets should be pretty self-explanatory, but for information on how to use its unique features, like Quick Edit and Live Preview, please read How to Use Brackets. Also, see the release notes for a list of new features and known issues in each build.

In addition to the core features built into Brackets, there is a large and growing community of developers building extensions that add all sorts of useful functionality. See the Brackets Extension Registry for a list of available extensions. For installation instructions, see the extensions wiki page.

Need help?

Having problems starting Brackets the first time, or not sure how to use Brackets? Please review Troubleshooting, which helps you to fix common problems and find extra help if needed.

Helping Brackets

I found a bug!

If you found a repeatable bug, and troubleshooting tips didn't help, then be sure to search existing issues first. Include steps to consistently reproduce the problem, actual vs. expected results, screenshots, and your OS and Brackets version number. Disable all extensions to verify the issue is a core Brackets bug. Read more guidelines for filing good bugs.

I have a new suggestion, but don't know how to program!

For feature requests please first check our Trello board to see if it's already there; you can upvote it if so. If not, feel free to file it as an issue as above; we'll move it to the feature backlog for you.

I want to help with the code!

Awesome! There are lots of ways you can help. First read CONTRIBUTING.md, then learn how to pull the repo and hack on Brackets.

The text editor inside Brackets is based on CodeMirror—thanks to Marijn for taking our pull requests, implementing feature requests and fixing bugs! See Notes on CodeMirror for info on how we're using CodeMirror.

Although Brackets is built in HTML/CSS/JS, it currently runs as a desktop application in a thin native shell, so that it can access your local files. (If you just try to open the index.html file in a browser, it won't work yet.) The native shell for Brackets lives in a separate repo, adobe/brackets-shell.

I want to keep track of how Brackets is doing!

Not sure you needed the exclamation point there, but we like your enthusiasm.

What's Brackets working on next?

Contact info

Please note that this project is released with a Contributor Code of Conduct. By participating in this project you agree to abide by its terms.

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What is this?An open-source code editor for web development, focused on HTML, CSS and JavaScript, itself written in those same web technologies and originally built by Adobe.
Is this a browser-based tool or a desktop app?Despite being built entirely in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, it runs as a desktop app in a thin native shell so it can access your local files - opening its index.html in a browser will not work.
How do I get it running?Download a prebuilt installer for Mac, Windows or Linux (Debian/Ubuntu). It opens a folder with Getting Started content by default; open your own project via File > Open Folder.
Is Brackets still maintained?No. Adobe ended support on September 1, 2021 and the repository is archived; Adobe encourages migrating to Visual Studio Code, though you can fork Brackets to keep it alive yourself.
What makes Brackets different from other web code editors?The Quick Edit UI puts context-specific code and tools inline, instead of cluttering your coding environment with lots of panels and icons.
What is Live Preview?Brackets works directly with your browser to push code edits instantly, letting you jump back and forth between your real source code and the browser view.
Can I extend it with extensions?Yes - a large and growing community builds extensions that add all sorts of functionality; the Brackets Extension Registry lists what is available, and the extensions wiki page explains how to install them.
Can I keep working on Brackets myself after Adobe dropped it?Yes - Adobe explicitly invited users to fork the project on GitHub to continue using, maintaining and improving it. CONTRIBUTING.md explains how to pull the repo and hack on Brackets, and its editor component is based on CodeMirror.
What are similar projects?codemirror5, editor.md, tools, vscode, ace, Effeckt.css, atom, draft-js
Which topics is it in?adobe, local, desktop-application, code-editor, registry, extension, editor, shell, deprecated, css, browser, html
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CommitMar 18Releaserelease-1.14.2Apr 06
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