Built for Vue, Markdown, and uni-app developers
The 10MB IDE powered by a native C++ engine. Experience instant startup, superior Vue.js tooling, and the ultimate Markdown workflow.
Install Size
10MB class
Architecture
C++ engine
Startup
~0.5s feel
Note: Metrics vary by machine and project size. The focus is a fast, low-latency editing experience.
Explorer
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Native feel
Low-latency typing and fast file opens—even on big projects.
Vue clarity
Smarter hints, completion, and navigation inside `.vue` files.
Unofficial expert-led HBuilderX overview
This site is a focused landing page built by a long-time Windows power user and web developer to highlight what makes HBuilderX special: a native C++ engine, Vue-first workflow, powerful Markdown support, and optional AI assistance.
Experience here is based on more than a decade of hands-on Windows development, front-end tooling, and editor customization—distilled into a fast overview for Vue, uni-app, and documentation-heavy projects.
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Author & expertise
10+ years working with Windows-based dev environments, web IDEs, and modern JS frameworks, with a focus on fast tooling and clear documentation.
Topic cluster
Explore these focused sections to go deeper into each part of the HBuilderX experience:
A lightweight, performance-first IDE experience—built around the workflows web developers actually use: Vue, Markdown, and uni-app.
HX is built with a native C++ architecture, designed for silky-smooth typing, instant large-file opening, and low memory pressure—especially on long coding sessions.
Instant feedback
Autocomplete that doesn’t stutter.
Big files
Open, search, and edit quickly.
Low overhead
Lightweight footprint, modern UX.
Treat `.vue` as a first-class citizen: smarter syntax hinting, fast navigation, and productive refactors across template/script/style.
Write better docs with split-screen preview, real-time sync, and a workflow built for technical writing and README maintenance.
# Release Notes
- Live preview & sync
- Smart paste for images/snippets
- Clean export-ready formatting
Keep your workflow: broad plugin compatibility, Node.js plugin support, plus built-in version control integrations.
VSCode plugins
Leverage a familiar ecosystem.
Node plugins
Extend with JS tooling.
Git / SVN
Integrated version control.
Build once, ship everywhere—iOS, Android, and Web. HX is designed to support the uni-app workflow for multi-platform development.
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HX treats Markdown as a first-class language with shortcuts, Emmet-like expansion, and preview tools, so writing docs feels as smooth as writing code.
Type short patterns and expand them into full Markdown structures—headings, lists, tables, and more—so common doc layouts take seconds instead of minutes.
Use keyboard shortcuts to quickly toggle bold, italics, code blocks, and checklists, or to move lines and sections without breaking your typing rhythm.
Split the editor to preview Markdown as you type, with synced scrolling that keeps your cursor and rendered document aligned.
Multi-cursor editing, search and replace, and selection expansion all work inside Markdown, helping you refactor large docs and release notes with the same tools you use on source files.
Whether you’re updating a README, documenting APIs, or writing change logs, HX keeps formatting consistent and makes repetitive structures trivial to maintain.
Optimize for flow. HX is built for mouse-less coding: multi-cursor, smart selection, and fast hotkeys that keep your hands on the keyboard.
Mouse-less coding
Fast navigation, editing, and refactor loops.
Multi-cursor
Edit repeated patterns in seconds.
Smart selection
Expand semantic ranges without precision dragging.
Search & jump
Move through codebases with minimal friction.
Multi-cursor demo (visual)
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HX supports AI code completion via the GitHub Copilot plugin workflow—inline suggestions, fast acceptance, and a smoother “stay-in-flow” editing loop, right where you type.
Get suggestions as you type in code and docs. Accept what you like, keep what you wrote, and iterate quickly—without breaking focus.
// accept suggestion → keep typing
// reject suggestion → continue your intent
// repeat → faster throughput, same control
Enable the Copilot plugin inside HX and sign in when prompted, then start using AI suggestions in your normal editing workflow.
AI, without leaving your editor
Inline suggestions, keyboard-first acceptance, and a smoother editing loop—built to keep you in flow.
Choose your platform. Get the lightweight IDE built for fast web development and documentation workflows.
Windows
Latest StableBest for daily development on Win 10/11.
Variants: Standard / App Dev (if applicable on the official page)
macOS
Latest StableNative-feel editing performance on Mac.
Intel/Apple Silicon availability depends on release
Linux
Latest StableFast tooling for Linux dev environments.
Choose x64/arm64 based on your distro
Need more details?
This page highlights the core performance and workflow advantages. Keep exploring the sections above for a quick overview.
Performance you can verify
Built with a native C++ engine and a compact installer size, HBuilderX is designed for low memory use and fast startup on real developer machines.
Developer-focused workflows
From Vue single-file components to Markdown docs and uni-app projects, each section on this page reflects practical, field-tested use cases.
Transparent, no-nonsense setup
Direct download links, clear AI setup steps, and keyboard-friendly navigation make it easy to evaluate HBuilderX without hidden steps or lock-in.
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HX includes thoughtful details to help reduce eye strain and fatigue during long sessions, so you can stay productive without burning out.
The interface is optimized for dark backgrounds and soft contrast so that code, panels, and sidebars are easy to read without harsh glare.
Modern font rendering and clear spacing make it easier to scan code and Markdown, helping your eyes track lines with less effort.
Rich shortcuts, multi-cursor editing, and quick commands reduce unnecessary mouse movement and repetitive strain.
A responsive editor means less waiting and fewer context switches, keeping your focus steady instead of constantly stopping and starting.
Clean visual hierarchy and focused tool panels help reduce noise on screen, so your attention stays on the code that matters.
HX is designed with long-term use in mind—pair it with regular breaks, posture checks, and sensible brightness to protect your eyes and hands over time.
For advanced users, the following examples show how you might integrate HBuilderX into scripts or configure environment settings when working on Windows-based workflows.
Launch HBuilderX from PowerShell
cd "C:\Program Files\HBuilderX"
.\HBuilderX.exeSet an environment variable for HX workspace
$env:HX_WORKSPACE="C:\Projects\my-app"
Start-Process "C:\Program Files\HBuilderX\HBuilderX.exe" -ArgumentList $env:HX_WORKSPACEQuick answers to common questions about HBuilderX, performance, AI capabilities, and supported workflows.
A quick reference for key terms used on this page, tuned for long-tail searches around HBuilderX, Vue, Markdown, and AI-assisted coding.
A desktop code editor built with a native C++ engine and a small installer size, focused on fast startup and smooth typing for modern web projects.
A `.vue` file that bundles template, script, and style into one component. HBuilderX treats SFCs as a first-class format with hints and navigation.
A framework that lets you build applications for iOS, Android, and the Web from a shared Vue-based codebase, supported directly inside HBuilderX.
A documentation flow that uses Markdown files with shortcuts, snippet expansion, and live preview to maintain README files, changelogs, and docs.
A plugin-powered feature that suggests code inline as you type, based on surrounding context, which you can accept, ignore, or adjust with your own edits.
A set of performance and UX metrics (loading, responsiveness, and visual stability) that this landing page is optimized for to reflect a fast, desktop-friendly experience.
