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KidsCode Desktop

The whole KidsCode app in its own window — no browser tab needed, and Upload connects straight to your Arduino with nothing else to install.

Free · Windows 10 / 11 · No account required

What does KidsCode Desktop do?

🖥️ Opens KidsCode as its own app — log in, do your lessons, and click Upload to send code straight to your Arduino board.
🔒 Only ever connects to KidsCode. It doesn't send data anywhere else.
🔌 Replaces KidsCode Link — if you had Link installed before, you don't need it anymore once Desktop is set up.

System requirements

Windows Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)

Hardware Arduino UNO (or compatible board)

Cable USB-A to USB-B cable (the square plug)

⚠ Mac is not supported yet. Mac support is coming — check back!

How to install

Click the Download button above and run the installer.
Windows may show a security warning — click More info then Run anyway. This is normal for new apps.
Follow the installer steps (just click Next → Install → Finish).
Open KidsCode Desktop from your Start Menu or desktop shortcut.
Log in and head to a lesson — Upload connects to your Arduino automatically.

Want to see it step by step? Check out the Getting Started guide for a full video walkthrough.

To uninstall: Open Windows Settings → Apps → search for "KidsCode Desktop" → Uninstall. Nothing else is left behind.