CodeLite

CodeLite is an open‑source, cross‑platform integrated development environment that supports C, C++, Rust, Python, PHP and JavaScript (Node.js). It provides the typical IDE features such as code editing, project management, building, debugging and running applications, with language‑specific tooling like Clang/GCC integration for C/C++ and support for backend‑oriented JavaScript development. The editor is designed to be lightweight while offering the functionality required for full development cycles.

The IDE runs on the major desktop operating systems—macOS, Windows and Linux—and can be installed through native package managers or downloadable installers. Its GPLv2 licence includes an exception that allows third‑party plugins to be distributed under any license, enabling developers to extend the environment without open‑source constraints. This makes CodeLite suitable for individual programmers, small teams, and educational settings that need a free, extensible tool for multiple languages.

Because it targets both compiled languages (C, C++, Rust) and interpreted or script languages (Python, PHP, Node.js), CodeLite is particularly useful for developers who work across different stacks and require a single, consistent interface for editing, compiling, and debugging their code.