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.
Additional resources
If you prefer to compile CodeLite from source, see BUILDING.md for the quick start and the build.sh options.
Detailed guides are also available for each supported platform:
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| website | Home page of CodeLite |
| download | Pre‑built binaries & installers |
| docs | Full documentation, tutorials, and API reference |
| BUILDING.md | How to build CodeLite from source (all platforms) |
| build-windows | Build from source on Windows |
| build-linux | Build from source on Linux |
| build-macos | Build from source on macOS |