Windows - Software - Install Brackets (32-Bit)

What the Brackets installer does

This Automox Worklet™ automatically deploys the latest version of Brackets (32-bit) to Windows endpoints. Brackets is a lightweight, open-source code editor designed primarily for web development, with a focus on visual tools and preprocessor support.

The Worklet first checks both 64-bit and 32-bit registry uninstall keys to determine if Brackets is already present on the endpoint. If the application is not found, the Worklet downloads the latest 32-bit installer from the Automox cache and executes the installation with silent parameters.

After installation completes, the Worklet verifies the installation by checking the registry again. This confirms the application was successfully installed before reporting completion.

Why deploy Brackets to your endpoints

Development teams experience productivity loss when developers use inconsistent tooling. Manual software requests create helpdesk overhead, delay onboarding, and result in version fragmentation across your organization. Front-end developers need consistent code editors with preprocessor support, live preview, and visual tools–but coordinating manual deployments wastes IT time and leaves new hires waiting for essential applications.

Brackets is particularly valuable for front-end development teams, as it includes built-in support for preprocessors like SCSS and LESS, live preview capabilities, and focused visual tools for web design. Automating its deployment ensures your development endpoints remain consistently configured.

The silent installation approach used by this Worklet minimizes user disruption and allows deployment during maintenance windows or as part of endpoint onboarding workflows.

How Brackets installation works

1. Evaluation phase: The Worklet queries the Windows registry to check if Brackets is installed in either the 64-bit registry view (HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall) or the 32-bit registry view (HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall on 64-bit systems, or HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall on 32-bit systems). If any registry entry with DisplayName matching "Brackets" is found, the evaluation phase exits successfully without triggering remediation.

2. Remediation phase: The Worklet downloads the latest 32-bit Brackets installer from the Automox cache using the URL (https://api.automox.com/api/cache?cmd=downloadLatestVersion&name=Brackets&os=Windows&arch=32). Once downloaded, it executes the installer with silent parameters (/exenoui /qn) to maintain a non-interactive installation. After installation completes, the Worklet performs the same registry check to confirm successful installation before reporting the result.

Brackets installation requirements

• Windows 7 SP1 or later (32-bit or 64-bit operating systems)

• Administrator or system-level permissions to install software and modify registry keys

• Network connectivity to download the installer from the Automox cache service

• Sufficient disk space for the Brackets application (approximately 150-200 MB)

• Worklet is compatible with FixNow for on-demand execution

Expected Brackets installation state

After successful remediation, Brackets is fully installed and ready for immediate use. The application appears in the Windows Start Menu under "Brackets" with the Brackets icon and can be launched by all users without additional configuration. The 32-bit version installs to the default program files directory (typically C:\Program Files (x86)\Brackets on 64-bit systems or C:\Program Files\Brackets on 32-bit systems) and registers itself in the Windows registry. Users can immediately open HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web development files with Brackets as their default editor if desired. You can verify this change through the Automox Activity Log or by checking the endpoint configuration directly.

To verify installation, check the Windows Control Panel's "Programs and Features" list for "Brackets," or search for the Brackets executable in the default installation directory. Future evaluations of this Worklet will recognize the installation and exit without attempting reinstallation, verifying idempotent behavior on subsequent scans.

How to validate install brackets (32-bit) changes

1. Run this Worklet on a pilot Windows endpoint and review evaluation output for install brackets (32-bit).

2. Confirm Automox activity logs show successful completion and exit code 0.

3. Verify endpoint state using checks aligned to evaluation script logic, such as Write-Output, Get-ChildItem, Get-ItemProperty.

4. Validate remediation effects from script operations such as Split-Path, Get-ChildItem, Get-ItemProperty, then rerun evaluation for compliance.