Notepad.exe 1.2 Adds Python Support

June 25, 2025

Independent developer Marcin Krzyzanowski today announced Notepad.exe 1.2, adding Python support to the native macOS code editor. The update lets developers write Python, run it, install packages, and keep the result in the same notes library they use for Swift work.

Why Python

"Python support was the most requested feature after launch," says Krzyzanowski. "People were already using Notepad.exe for small Swift experiments. They wanted the same thing for Python: write a short script, run it, and move on."

Notepad.exe 1.2 is meant for the small Python jobs that do not need a full project. Users can run scripts, parse files, test package imports, and keep the code close to their other notes.

What is included

• Python execution: Write Python code and run it from the editor.
• Package handling: Import packages and let Notepad.exe handle installation.
• Output panel: See results, errors, and print statements in the app.
• Editor support: Syntax highlighting, completion, and diagnostics for Python code.
• Separate runtimes: Python and Swift notes run separately.

A common small-script problem

"Last week I needed to parse some server logs. I started opening PyCharm, waited for it to load, began creating a project... then thought, why am I doing this for a 10-line script? That's when I decided to add Python to Notepad.exe."

The Python update is for developers who move between languages during the day. A quick data cleanup script, a server log parser, or a small automation job can now sit next to Swift experiments instead of living in a separate editor.

Swift remains first class

Swift support remains central to Notepad.exe. iOS Simulator workflows, SwiftUI experiments, and Swift Package Manager integration continue to work as before. Python adds another language for quick work, not a replacement for the Swift workflow.

"Think of it as Swift and Python living in the same house but having their own rooms. They coexist peacefully, and you can visit either one instantly."

Availability

Notepad.exe 1.2 is available immediately as a free update for all existing users. New users can purchase at notepadexe.com with pricing starting at a $19.99/year subscription, or a one-time lifetime license. See notepadexe.com/purchase for current pricing.

About Notepad.exe

Notepad.exe is a native macOS code editor for quick code notes, Swift experiments, and small tools. It keeps code in a searchable library and lets developers run it without creating a full project first.

High-resolution screenshots, logos, and additional press materials are available at notepadexe.com/press.

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