What is CodeLite?

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What is CodeLite?

CodeLite is a free, open‑source, cross‑platform IDE focused on C, C++, Rust, Python, Node.js, and PHP development. It runs natively on the three major desktop operating systems—Windows, macOS, and Linux—and delivers a consistent, productive experience across them all.

You can grab the latest pre‑built binaries for your platform on our download page.

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Building & Installation

If you prefer to compile CodeLite from source, detailed guides are available for each supported platform:


LinkDescription
websiteHome page of CodeLite
downloadPre‑built binaries & installers
docsFull documentation, tutorials, and API reference
build-windowsBuild from source on Windows
build-linuxBuild from source on Linux
build-macosBuild from source on macOS