Desktop App

Download the XibeCode desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux. A native IDE-like experience powered by the xibecode CLI.

The XibeCode Desktop App gives you a native IDE-like experience with a VS Code-style welcome screen, recent projects, and the full XibeCode WebUI in a native window.

Download

Download the latest release from GitHub Releases.

Platform	Architecture	Format	Download
Windows	x64	`.exe`	Download
Windows	arm64	`.exe`	Download
macOS	Intel (x64)	`.dmg`	Download
macOS	Apple Silicon (arm64)	`.dmg`	Download
Linux	x64	`.deb` `.rpm` `.AppImage`	Download
Linux	arm64	`.deb` `.rpm` `.AppImage`	Download

Prerequisites

The desktop app requires the xibecode CLI to be installed globally:

npm install -g xibecode
xibecode config --set-key YOUR_API_KEY

How It Works

The desktop app is a thin Electron shell (~5MB) that runs the xibecode CLI underneath:

Open the app — You see a VS Code-style welcome screen
Pick a folder — Open Folder, Clone Repository, or New Project
XibeCode starts — The app runs xibecode chat in your chosen folder
Full WebUI — The entire XibeCode IDE loads in a native window

Since all the AI logic lives in the CLI package, updating the CLI automatically updates the desktop app's capabilities — no need to download a new app version.

# Update the CLI to get new features in the desktop app
npm update -g xibecode

Features

Welcome Screen

XibeCode branding with gradient ASCII logo
Open Folder — Native OS file picker
Clone Repository — Git clone dialog
New Project — Create and open a new folder
Recent Projects — Quick access to previously opened folders with timestamps
CLI Status — Shows installed xibecode version

IDE Window

Once you open a folder, the full XibeCode WebUI loads with:

AI Chat panel with streaming responses
Monaco code editor with syntax highlighting
File explorer with recursive directory tree
Git panel with staging, commits, and diffs
Integrated terminal with PTY support
Environment variables editor
Chat history with per-project persistence
13 agent modes including interactive Plan Mode

Installation

Windows

Download the .exe installer from Releases and run it.

macOS

Download the .dmg file, open it, and drag XibeCode to your Applications folder.

macOS Unsigned App

Since the app is not signed, you may need to right-click and select "Open" the first time, then click "Open" in the dialog.

Linux

Debian/Ubuntu (.deb):

sudo dpkg -i xibecode-desktop_0.5.0_amd64.deb

Fedora/RHEL (.rpm):

sudo rpm -i xibecode-desktop-0.5.0.x86_64.rpm

AppImage (any distro):

chmod +x XibeCode-0.5.0-x86_64.AppImage
./XibeCode-0.5.0-x86_64.AppImage

Troubleshooting

"xibecode not found"

The desktop app requires the CLI to be installed globally:

npm install -g xibecode

Blank screen after opening folder

Make sure the CLI is up to date and the WebUI is built:

npm update -g xibecode

App doesn't open on macOS

Right-click the app and select "Open" to bypass Gatekeeper for unsigned apps.

Building from Source

git clone https://github.com/iotserver24/xibecode
cd xibecode/electron
npm install
npm run build:ts
npm run dev