2 posts tagged with "Phoenix Pro"

Phoenix Code 5.1 is now available at phcode.io.

This release brings AI into the editor with Claude Code, a new Design Mode for visual editing, a rich Markdown editor, a built-in terminal, responsive device previews, a rebuilt Linux app, and a fresh new look with the Phoenix Neo themes.

AI with visual and runtime context​

Phoenix Code now includes an AI assistant powered by Claude Code, designed to support your creative workflow - not replace it.

Most AI coding agents only read source code. AI in Phoenix Code looks at the rendered page too. It sees what the browser shows you, not just what the stylesheet or code implies.

Ask why a layout feels off, fix tricky CSS issues, improve spacing or typography, or attach files and screenshots to show exactly what you mean. Bring AI in when you need it, and keep creating without leaving your flow.

Design Mode​

Focus fully on your content while your code stays out of the way. Work side by side with AI and Live Preview. Edit content visually, whether you're building web pages or Markdown documents. Read More...

Rich Markdown Editor​

Edit Markdown like a document in Live Preview. Format text, edit tables, and it’s easy to add images - just paste or pick one from your device, like in Google Docs or Word.

An easier way to create Markdown files that you can share with others. Read More...

Live Preview Edit Upgrades​

Live Preview Edit just got a major upgrade. You can format text with bold, italics, and more. Add new elements and update tags, classes, and attributes, all directly in Live Preview. Read More...

View your page at any device size​

Now you can quickly see how your page looks at different device sizes right inside Phoenix Code with a single click.

Phoenix Code also picks up your CSS @media breakpoints so you can jump straight to where your layout switches. Read More...

Built-in Terminal​

Phoenix Code now has a built-in tabbed terminal, so you can run commands right next to your code without switching windows. It supports your preferred shell and works across all supported platforms. Read More...

New Linux Platform​

Phoenix Code for Linux has been rebuilt from the ground up.

The previous Linux app was harder to install and didn’t match the experience we wanted to deliver. We heard that feedback loud and clear. This release is powered by a brand-new Linux platform, bringing faster performance, easier installation, and a desktop experience that now stands alongside Windows and macOS.

All Your Tools, One Place​

We've changed how the Bottom Panel works to make it easier to access all your tools with a new tools drawer interface. Git, Terminal, Problems, and more are now all in one place. You can switch between them instantly or open multiple tools at once. Read More...

Phoenix Neo Themes​

Meet Phoenix Dark Neo and Phoenix Light Neo, the redesigned default themes with a cleaner, modernized look.

Switch between them anytime from View > Themes.... Read More...

Notable changes and fixes​

• Prevented an out-of-memory crash that could occur while indexing very large projects — Phoenix now detects binary files and caps its index cache so big repos stay smooth. (#2801)
• Phoenix now recovers gracefully from a corrupted local database instead of crashing on startup. (#2782)
• Fixed a reflected XSS issue on the "browser not supported" page. (#2851)
• Fixed File > Quit not closing multi-window sessions on the desktop app. (#2639)
• Fixed a thin white line at the edges of Live Preview. (#2855)
• Fixed a modal overlay that could remain on screen when dialogs opened in quick succession. (#2789)
• Fixed Find in Files button placement when the input boxes were empty. (#2680)
• Fixed an issue where some pro trial users were being signed out early. (#2658)

Performance & Stability​

• Sidebar layout is now preserved across hide and show, making expansion feel near-instant. (#2834)
• Fixed a race condition during Live Preview load that could cause a stale page to overwrite a fresh one. (#2668)
• Tightened Live Preview document handling and reduced editor event leaks. (#2671)
• Improved Live Preview edit performance for larger pages. (#2793)
• Smoother scrollbar behavior in the sidebar. (#2726, #2727)

Platform Notes​

Linux​

• The desktop app is now built on a Chromium-based renderer, replacing the previous WebKit2GTK build (which was painfully slow). It ships as a single AppImage that runs across most major distributions, and now supports auto-update, bringing it to parity with macOS and Windows. (#2635, #2637, #2651)

macOS​

• Avoided the Xcode "git install" dialog popping up at startup on Macs without git. (#2662)
• Fixed new-window dimensions being slightly off due to inner/outer measurement mix-up. (#2720)

Windows​

• Fixed window size jumping when opening a new window from File > New Window. (#2723)

All changes​

Please see this link for a full list of changes in GitHub.

A Request from the Phoenix Team:​

• Share your feedback: https://github.com/orgs/phcode-dev/discussions
• Spread the word about Phoenix to friends and colleagues.

With gratitude,

The Phoenix Team

2026 January release (5.0) of Phoenix Code is now available for download at phcode.io.

Our biggest update yet - introducing Phoenix Pro and major upgrades like Live Preview Edit, Emmet, Tab Bar, and Custom Snippets.

Phoenix Pro - A Sustainable Future​

Phoenix Code has been free and open source from day one - and everything you’ve used so far will remain free forever, including Live Preview.

We’re a small, full-time indie team with no VC backing, building Phoenix Code because we believe the web deserves a code editor that’s genuinely simple and joyful to use. We tried to sustain development through community donations (Open Collective), but over the last few years it hasn’t been enough to support full-time work - and we reached a hard choice: slow down drastically, or find a sustainable path that keeps Phoenix Code healthy.

So we’re introducing Phoenix Pro as an optional way to support Phoenix Code’s future - with one Pro feature: Live Preview Edit. If Phoenix Code has helped you, Phoenix Pro is a way to help keep the project moving forward.

Students & educators get Phoenix Pro for Education at no cost, because we want classrooms to have easy access to modern, easy-to-use development tooling. Read More

Live Preview Edit​

Included with Phoenix Pro.

Live Preview Edit lets you make changes directly on your page — and updates your source code instantly.

Edit text, links, and images. Drag & drop to rearrange elements. Cut, copy, paste, and use measurement tools to place things precisely.

Learn more: Live Preview Edit, Image Gallery, Measurements.

Emmet​

Emmet one of our most requested features is finally here.

Write Emmet abbreviations and Phoenix Code shows you hints. Select a hint to expand it into a full code snippet. Code faster than ever. Read More

Tab Bar​

Tab Bar is here. View all your open files at the top of the editor and switch between them instantly.

Choose what works for you -Tab Bar, Working Files, or both at the same time. Read More

Custom Snippets​

Define your own code hints with Custom Snippets.

Create hints that expand into full code blocks. You can also add cursor positions so Phoenix Code places your cursor exactly where you need it after expansion. Read More

Collapse Folders​

After working for some time, your project structure gets messy with lots of open and nested directories.

But no worries now. Phoenix Code supports Collapse All Folders, which lets you reset your view by collapsing all expanded folders to their root level in one click. Read More

Notable changes and fixes​

• Improved Live Preview to support internal stylesheets and SVGs better than before.
• Smarter color hints. Phoenix Code prioritizes your previously used colors. Read More
• Git markers now appear in the scrollbar, making it easier to locate changes in a file.
• Improved Git so that it doesn't show stale project status.
• Reduced the number of popups shown when first installing Phoenix.
• Fixed an issue where macOS/iOS and browser autocorrect or smart keyboards altered filenames during renames.
• Added a dialog to notify users when they have security compromised extensions installed.
• Slowed down the Quick View popup on hover as it was interfering with user workflows.
• Fixed ghost image appearing in Safari when dragging from CodeMirror.
• Long names in Working Files are now truncated for better readability.
• Added Horizontal Scroll support. Use Shift + mouse scroll.

All changes​

Please see this link for a full list of changes in GitHub.

A Request from the Phoenix Team:​

• Share your feedback: https://github.com/orgs/phcode-dev/discussions
• Spread the word about Phoenix to friends and colleagues.

With gratitude,

The Phoenix Team