LibreAI / Dev Tools / phoenix
// devtools ยท phcode-dev/phoenix

phoenix

A code editor designed to make coding as fun as playing a video game.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 3.0k starsโ‘‚ 205 forksAGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

phoenix is an open-source dev tools project by phcode-dev (phcode-dev/phoenix on GitHub). It has 2,998 GitHub stars and 205 forks, is released under the AGPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.

GitHub stars
2,998
Forks
205
License
AGPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
4 October 2026
Category
Dev Tools
Listing
Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install Phoenix

    Get the editor for your platform.

  2. Open a project

    Load your code or start something new.

  3. Code playfully

    Game-like touches guide the editing experience.

  4. Build real things

    Under the fun is a capable web editor.

// features

Why people love it

Game-like design

Coding framed as play, not chores.

Approachable UX

Lowers the intimidation of code editors.

Real editor power

Capable features under the playful surface.

Web focused

Built for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript work.

phcode lineage

From the team behind the Phoenix editor project.

Open source

AGPL-3.0 โ€” free with copyleft terms.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/phcode-dev/phoenix.git
    cd phoenix
  2. Step 2 โ€” Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Follow the project's launch command โ€” Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is Phoenix free for commercial use?

AGPL-3.0 โ€” free, but network-facing modifications must share source.

Is it a real editor or a toy?

It aims to be both โ€” playful design over genuine editing capability.

Which platforms are supported?

Check the official site for current builds.

Who is it for?

Developers who want coding to feel like play โ€” especially beginners.

How active is development?

With 2998 stars and a 2026 push date, it shows strong momentum.

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Get phoenix

Free and open โ€” grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.