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About Phoenix Code

The text editor designed to make coding as simple and fun as playing a video game

What's new in 5.1.24

2026 May release (5.1) of Phoenix Code is now available for download at phcode.io. Our biggest update yet - 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. Try ideas, build pages, and fix issues with AI Phoenix Code now includes an AI assistant powered by Claude Code - one that sees what you see, not just your code. Try ideas, make changes, and refine your work just by chatting. Attach files or capture a screenshot to show the AI exactly what you mean. It stays out of your way until you need it, so you can stay focused on the creative work. This feature is available only in desktop apps. 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. Rich Markdown Editor Edit Markdown like a document in Live Preview. Now it’s easy to add images - just paste or pick one from your device, like in Google Docs or Word. Format text, edit tables, and add diagrams with real-time sync between code and live preview. An easier way to create Markdown files that you can share anywhere. Live Preview Edit Upgrades Format text with bold, italic, and more. Add elements and update tags, classes, and attributes - all directly in Live Preview. View your page at any device size Switch between popular phones, tablets, and desktops with a single click to see how your page...

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