Christmas Lights Studio

Download & Installation

Choose the installer for your system below. Each version includes installation guidance to help you get Christmas Lights Studio running.

Current release: 0.3.0 Preview · 2026-09-27.
Design and simulation only; physical light-controller output is not implemented.

Please Read Before Downloading

Christmas Lights Studio is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or that the software will operate without interruption or error.

Christmas Lights Studio may be used with electrical equipment, lighting controllers, power supplies, networking equipment, and other third-party hardware. The user is responsible for selecting, installing, configuring, and operating that equipment safely and in accordance with manufacturer instructions, applicable electrical codes, and local requirements.

Calculations, diagrams, parts lists, wiring suggestions, and AI-assisted recommendations produced by the software are planning aids. They should be independently verified before purchasing equipment or performing electrical work.

By downloading or using Christmas Lights Studio, you acknowledge that you are responsible for installation and use of the software and any associated equipment.

I have read and acknowledge the information above.

Choose Your System

Windows

Windows 10/11 · Intel or AMD 64-bit

Python is included. Unsigned preview installer; native Windows installation testing is pending.

Version: 0.3.0 Preview
Package size: 9.95 MB
Released: 2026-09-27

Download for Windows

Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi OS · Python 3.10+ · desktop browser

Architecture-independent Python package. Tested on Debian x64; physical Raspberry Pi testing is pending.

Version: 0.3.0 Preview
Package size: 0.63 MB
Released: 2026-09-27

Download for Raspberry Pi

Debian / Ubuntu

Linux desktop · Python 3.10+ · web browser

Installer, upgrade, backup and uninstall tested on Debian. No administrator access, Docker or pip required.

Version: 0.3.0 Preview
Package size: 0.63 MB
Released: 2026-09-27

Download for Debian / Ubuntu

What’s new in 0.3.0

Separate light segments within one zone, with no diagonal connecting lines.
Split existing outlines, improved saving feedback and browser draft recovery.
Event Editor opens correctly after Automatic Show mode.
Clean first-run setup, an optional sample display, and preserved projects during upgrades.

Release notes and testing details

Installation

Windows

Close Christmas Lights Studio before upgrading.
Run the downloaded Setup.exe, then open Christmas Lights Studio from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.
The installer makes a backup before upgrading an existing installation. Your projects remain in your separate user-data folder.

Raspberry Pi OS

Use the Pi’s desktop session. Open a terminal in the folder containing the download and run:

sh Christmas-Lights-Studio-0.3.0-Raspberry-Pi.run

Python 3.10 or newer must already be installed. Open Christmas Lights Studio from the applications menu.

Debian / Ubuntu

Open a terminal in the folder containing the download and run:

sh Christmas-Lights-Studio-0.3.0-Debian.run

Python 3.10 or newer must already be installed. Open Christmas Lights Studio from the applications menu.

The app opens at http://127.0.0.1:5050/ on the computer where it is installed. Keep its launcher window open. It does not publish your display on the internet or configure a remote Pi connection.

Already using Studio? Close it before upgrading. Your saved music, layouts, zones and shows are kept separately from the application. Backups are saved in the user-data folder’s backups directory. Uninstalling keeps your saved data.

Full installation, backup and uninstall instructions

Electrical & Hardware Safety

Christmas lighting systems can involve substantial electrical current, outdoor wiring, power supplies, controllers, extension cords, and weather exposure.

Always use appropriately rated equipment, over-current protection, GFCI protection where required, weather-resistant enclosures and connections, and follow equipment manufacturer instructions and applicable electrical requirements.

Package Verification

Download SHA-256 checksums to verify your download. Download the 0.3.0 source and build bundle.

Need Help?

Start with the installation instructions above. The release notes list what was tested and the remaining platform checks.

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