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Show HN: Phoenix Code – desktop editor where AI can see the page

Phoenix Code, the official successor to Adobe's Brackets, launched a new desktop editor that gives AI coding agents visual context of the rendered web page rather than just source code. The editor allows developers to edit text, images, and layouts directly in the preview, preview multiple device layouts, and run commands without leaving the application. The release aims to modernize the legacy of Brackets by integrating AI that can see what the browser displays, not just what the code implies.

read1 min publishedMay 29, 2026

Claude Code

with Eyes

Phoenix gives Claude Code visual context, so it can see more than just code.

Phoenix gives Claude Code visual context, so it can see more than just code.

Preview phone, tablet, and desktop layouts with one click.

Edit Markdown like a document, not just plain text.

Run commands without leaving Phoenix Code.

Edit directly on the page.

All new native app for Linux.

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.

Edit text, change images and tweak layout directly in the preview. No more switching between code and browser.

Create rich Markdown documents with images, tables, code blocks, and diagrams. Edit visually, switch to raw Markdown text anytime.

Browse royalty-free images — hover to preview instantly, click to apply. Try more options, faster.

Write HTML, CSS, or JavaScript and watch your website update in real time as you type. Preview Markdown documents as you write.

Smart code completion, instant error detection, and real-time hints for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Learn moreSearch across your entire project in milliseconds. Filter by file type.

Learn moreStage changes, commit, and sync with your remote — all inside the editor.

Learn moreRun commands right next to your code in the new built-in terminal. Open multiple terminal tabs with your preferred shell.

Learn moreCustomize everything with thousands of extensions and themes. Make it yours.

Learn moreAdobe’s Brackets was where millions of developers wrote their first line of code.

Phoenix Code is its official successor built to carry that legacy forward.

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