October 19, 2025 - Independent developer Marcin Krzyżanowski today announced the release of Notepad.exe 1.4, introducing comprehensive Linux support for both Swift and Python development. This major update enables developers to write and test code for Linux platforms directly from macOS, with all infrastructure managed automatically and transparently.
"Server-side Swift means Swift on Linux, but developing for Linux on a Mac has always been painful," says Krzyżanowski. "Version 1.4 changes that. You write your code in Notepad.exe, hit run, and see it execute on Linux. Everything else - cross-compilation, virtual machine management, toolchain installation - happens automatically behind the scenes."
The new Linux support works for both Swift and Python, making Notepad.exe a true cross-platform development environment. Whether building server-side Swift applications or deploying Python scripts to Linux, developers can now prototype, test, and iterate entirely within macOS.
Notepad.exe 1.4 introduces powerful cross-platform capabilities:
Version 1.4 introduces comprehensive platform awareness throughout the application. The notes library now displays which platform each note targets, with filtering and sorting capabilities. Developers can easily manage code for macOS, iOS, and Linux in a single organized library.
"When you're juggling code across three platforms, you need visibility," explains Krzyżanowski. "The platform column and new icons make it instantly clear what you're working on, whether it's macOS, iOS, or Linux code."
Beyond Linux support, version 1.4 includes significant editor improvements:
The Linux support in Notepad.exe 1.4 enables several powerful workflows:
Behind the simple "write and run" experience lies sophisticated infrastructure. Version 1.4 manages container lifecycles, handles cross-compilation toolchain resolution, implements intelligent caching, and coordinates automatic SDK installation - all transparently to the developer.
"The complexity is there, but you shouldn't have to think about it," says Krzyżanowski. "The platform details are available if you need them, but invisible when you don't."
Notepad.exe 1.4 is available immediately as a free update for all existing users. New users can purchase at notepadexe.com with pricing starting at $24.99/year subscription or $99 for a lifetime license. Academic discounts are available for students and educators.
System requirements: macOS 15.0 (Sequoia) or later.
"This release is about enabling workflows that were previously too complicated," says Krzyżanowski. "We're listening to how developers use these new cross-platform capabilities to guide future improvements."
Launched in May 2025, Notepad.exe has rapidly gained adoption among developers who value its zero-configuration approach to code editing. By eliminating setup friction and treating code like notes, it bridges the gap between heavyweight IDEs and simple text editors. With support for Swift, Python, iOS development, AI-powered assistance, app distribution, and now Linux cross-platform development, Notepad.exe continues to evolve as a comprehensive developer's playground.
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Notepad.exe: Your Developer's Playground