Bodhi v1.0.0-beta.1 is now available for Windows Download →

The Next-Gen Lightweight
Desktop Code Editor

Engineered for speed, privacy, and flow. Powered by the high-precision Monaco Engine, integrated zero-lag native terminal, dynamic Chokidar workspace watching, and zero telemetry.

Source Code on GitHub
Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
Zero Telemetry / 100% Local
Permissive BUIMB License
Bodhi Editor — Workspace: [src/bodhi-core]
Ctrl + P Command Palette
📂 bodhi-core
⚛️ App.tsx
📜 terminalService.ts
👁️ fileWatcher.ts
⚙️ bodhi.config.json
🛡️ TERMS.md
bodhi-core / src / App.tsx TypeScript React (UTF-8)
PowerShell (node-pty) Output Debug Console
PS C:\Bodhi\workspace>
main* 0 Errors, 0 Warnings
Ln 24, Col 18 Spaces: 2 UTF-8 CRLF bodhi-dark

Everything you need.
Zero bloated baggage.

Bodhi strikes the ideal balance between raw desktop power and instant responsiveness. Built from scratch with modern web standards and native system bindings.

High-Precision Monaco Engine

Equipped with the battle-tested Monaco Editor engine. Enjoy multi-cursor editing, bracket colorization, minimap support, and syntax highlighting for 25+ languages.

  • TypeScript / JS
  • Python
  • Rust / Go
  • JSON / YAML

Native Dockable Terminal

Integrated xterm.js terminal with native node-pty acceleration. Run PowerShell, Command Prompt, or WSL with zero input latency and full ANSI color support.

  • PowerShell / WSL
  • Bi-directional IPC
  • Dockable Panel

Dynamic File Tree & Watcher

Multi-directory workspace management with real-time chokidar file system tracking. External file changes appear instantly in your workspace with zero manual refresh.

  • Inline Create/Rename
  • Folder Watcher
  • Dirty Buffer Tracking

100% Local & Privacy-First

Strict process isolation (contextIsolation: true). BUIMB Research guarantees zero keystroke telemetry, zero remote tracking, and direct client-to-API communication.

  • Zero Telemetry
  • Direct AI Keys
  • Local Storage

Instant Sub-Second Startup

Optimized Vite bundle with on-demand module resolution. Launches cleanly without hundreds of background services eating away your CPU and RAM.

  • < 750ms Launch
  • Low RAM footprint
  • Clean Lifecycle

Seamless Tab & Layout Manager

Multi-tab workspace with middle-click close, unsaved dot badges, keyboard navigation, breadcrumb path traversal, and customizable split-views.

  • Command Palette
  • Custom Title Bar
  • Dark Theme UI

Fly Through Code with
Fingertip Shortcuts

Designed for developers who love staying on the keyboard. Search or filter through Bodhi shortcuts below.

Built Lean.
Benchmark Proven.

See how Bodhi stands against bloated legacy editors when you just want to write clean code without lag.

Feature / Metric
Bodhi Bodhi 1.0
Standard Full IDEs Basic Text Editors
Cold Startup Speed < 0.8s (Instant) 4.5s – 12.0s 0.5s
Idle Memory Footprint ~110 MB 600 MB – 1.8 GB 70 MB
Built-in Native Terminal node-pty / xterm Included None
Monaco Editor Core 25+ Languages Included Basic Syntax
Telemetry & Tracking 0% (Zero Telemetry) Extensive Analytics Varies
Real-time File Watcher Chokidar IPC Heavy indexer Manual reload
Terms & Open License Permissive (BUIMB) Proprietary / EULA Various

Get Started with Bodhi
Choose Your Preferred Format

Available as a Windows Setup Installer, Portable Single Executable, or Standalone ZIP Archive.

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Standalone ZIP Archive

Extracted portable package. Extract to any folder or flash drive and launch BodhiCodeEditor.exe directly.

File: Bodhi-unpacked.zip
Size: ~143 MB
Compatibility: Windows 10 / 11 (x64)
SHA256: 9dcf2fb9...4ec6dd82a41e5c5b3e6223
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Portable Single Executable

Single standalone executable file. No installation wizard or uninstaller necessary.

File: Bodhi.Code.Editor.1.0.0-beta.1.Portable.exe
Size: ~104.7 MB
Compatibility: Windows 10 / 11 (x64)
SHA256: 14e78c86...f750d12918239182b4d9f4

⚡ Quick Setup Instructions

1
Download & Run

Download either Bodhi.Code.Editor.Setup.1.0.0-beta.1.exe or unzip Bodhi-unpacked.zip.

2
Review BUIMB License

Review the transparent Open Source & Privacy Agreement in the installer or in the app's Help menu.

3
Open Workspace & Code

Press Ctrl + Shift + O to open any project directory and start building!

Engineered with
Modern Web & Desktop Tech

Built with an enterprise-grade stack designed for security, maintainability, and top-tier execution speed.

React 18 & TypeScript

Strictly typed component architecture with zero unhandled runtime bugs.

Electron & Vite

Hot-module reloading in dev, ultra-compact bundling in production.

Monaco Editor Core

High-speed editor engine with syntax tokens, code folding, and minimap.

node-pty & xterm.js

Real native pseudo-terminal processes running at 60 FPS.

Zustand State Engine

Lightweight, boilerplate-free state management for tabs & workspaces.

Context Isolation IPC

Strict security boundary preventing malicious scripts from accessing raw disk.

Questions & Answers

Yes! Bodhi is developed by BUIMB Research and released under a permissive open-source license. You are free to inspect the source code, modify it, build custom forks, or use it for personal and commercial development.

Bodhi has zero hidden telemetry. We do not collect, transmit, or monitor your source code, keystrokes, or workspace paths. When you use AI features, requests communicate directly with your chosen API provider (OpenAI, Gemini, Anthropic) using your own API key with no BUIMB intermediary servers.

The Setup installer registers Bodhi with Windows Start Menu, creates desktop shortcuts, and includes an uninstaller. The ZIP archive and Portable .exe require no installation and can be extracted or run from any folder, USB flash drive, or cloud drive without modifying your Windows registry.

Yes, Bodhi comes with a curated cyber-dark aesthetic (bodhi-dark) with full support for Monaco theme switching and user configuration via bodhi.config.json in your local AppData folder.

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Built on Open Principles & Respect for Privacy

Review the complete Terms and Conditions & Open Source License Agreement drafted by BUIMB Research.

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