Novaus IDE

Core

Everything you need

A focused toolkit for writing, running and inspecting code — without the weight of a full enterprise IDE.

Monaco Editor

Same engine as VS Code · syntax for 25+ languages · tabs · unsaved indicators

Built-in Terminal

Opens in the project folder · command history with arrow keys

Run with F5

Python & Node.js · live streamed output · no config files needed

Project Explorer

Real filesystem · create, rename, delete files and folders instantly

Session Memory

Restores open project, tabs, terminal history and AI chat on launch

Local by default

API keys stay on your machine · nothing leaves without your call

Getting started

Up in three steps

Download and open a folder.

Download the installer

Grab the Windows .exe from GitHub Releases. macOS and Linux builds are on the roadmap.

Open a project

Point Novaus at any folder. The explorer, terminal and editor share the same workspace.

Write, run, ask the agent

Edit in Monaco, press F5 to run, or connect an API key and let the agent edit files and run commands.

AI Copilot

An agent that acts

Connect any OpenAI-compatible endpoint. The agent doesn’t only chat — it can read your project, write files and run terminal commands.

await agent.readFile("src/auth.ts")

await agent.editFile(path, changes)

await agent.run("npm test")

12 tests passed

Works with Groq, OpenRouter, OpenAI and other compatible APIs
One-click API key check and model list fetch
Insert suggested code blocks straight into the active editor
Agent mode: read files, write changes, execute shell commands
Chat history is restored with the rest of your session

Decompiler

Built-in, offline

Most IDEs stop at source. Novaus can open common binary formats and show you readable output — without installing separate reverse-engineering tools for everyday formats.

.wasm

WebAssembly → WAT

.class

Java → javap / CFR

.pyc

Python bytecode

.dll / .exe

.NET → ILSpy

WABT tools for wasm are bundled — works offline
Useful for quick inspection, learning and debugging shipped artifacts

Why Novaus

Small surface, real power

Built for people who want an editor, a terminal, an agent and a decompiler in one place — not another 2 GB suite.

What you get

Monaco-based editing experience
Integrated terminal and F5 run
AI agent with file + shell tools
Offline decompiler for common formats
Session restore on every launch
MIT license

What you don’t

Account walls for basic editing
Heavy plugin ecosystems to configure first
Cloud lock-in for basic editing
Separate apps for decompile + chat + run

Roadmap

What’s next

v1.0 ships Windows today. Cross-platform and deeper AI are the priority.

Windows release

Installer, Monaco, terminal, F5, AI agent, decompiler, session memory

Shipped · v1.0

macOS & Linux builds

Native packages so the same workflow runs on every desktop

In progress

Stronger AI agent

Better tool use, multi-file edits, clearer diffs and safer command confirmations

Planned

Decompiler upgrades

More formats, cleaner output, better navigation from binary back to project context

Planned

Requirements

System

Lightweight desktop app. No server required.

Windows (available)

Windows 10 or 11, x64
~99 MB installer
Python / Node.js optional for F5 run
Internet only if you use cloud AI APIs

macOS & Linux

Builds coming soon
Same feature set planned
Track progress on GitHub

FAQ

Questions

Short answers. More detail lives in the repo.

Novaus is released under the MIT license.

No. Install and open a folder. The editor, terminal and decompiler work fully offline after install.

You paste an API key for any OpenAI-compatible provider. Keys stay local. In agent mode the model can read files, propose edits and run terminal commands in your project.

No for bundled wasm tooling. Other formats use local tooling where available. Nothing is uploaded for decompilation.

They are actively planned after the Windows v1.0 baseline. Watch the GitHub repository for releases.

Open an issue on GitHub. Include OS, version and steps to reproduce when possible.