Hi friends,
Itâs finally happened. After dozens of emails (and more than a few bribes), Iâve added Python support to Notepad.exe. Yes, you can now write and run Python directly in the app. No setup. No terminal. Just code.
Whatâs New in Notepad.exe 1.2
Write Python, run Python - right in the editor.
pip works out of the box (numpy, pandas, etc.).
Instant output. No waiting.
Zero virtual environment headaches.
Sometimes you just want to crunch some numbers, parse some JSON, or quickly test an idea - now you can, without leaving Notepad.exe.
Why Now?
Short version: I needed it myself.
I was debugging logs last week and cracked. PyCharm took forever to spin up, and setting up a new script was more effort than it shouldâve been. So I built Python into Notepad.exe instead. Three weeks of late nights and way too much coffee - but totally worth it.
Now you can switch between Swift and Python in the same window. No setup, no context switching.
But Swift Is Still the Star
Donât worry, Notepad.exe is still Swift-first. iOS simulators, SwiftUI previews - all of that stays. Pythonâs just renting the spare room. They get along surprisingly well.
The Nerdy Bits
Syntax highlighting â
Autocomplete? Pretty good.
Error squiggles show up when they should
pip packages auto-download
Swift and Python live in totally separate sandboxes
As always, I love hearing how youâre using Notepad.exe - replies are open.