Geany

by Geany Developer Team

A lightweight cross-platform text editor for programmers

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: Geany Developer Team

Release : Geany 1.24

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Geany is a great Interactive Development Environment for programmers that want the same setup across multiple languages and operating systems. Whether you're writing robust JAVA programs or need to Encrypt and Decrypt PGP messages on the fly, Geany has you covered. And, due to Geany's lightweight, low-dependency nature it can be quickly set up exactly the way you want it on any major operating system.

After being in active development for over 13 years there is now a great ecosystem of developers that use and contribute to Geany's codebase on a daily basis. This has resulted in Geany having one of the best plugin systems of any other development environment. And you are encouraged to write your own plugins as well. Or if there is anything that you find missing that you don't feel confident enough to code yourself there is also a Plugin wishlist. 

Features:

Geany's extensive plugin library makes it a great all-purpose IDE
  • Extensive plugin system and filetype support maintain Geany's status as the Jack of all trades IDE.
  • Geany's open source nature means that it is hacker friendly and every part can be modified to your heart's content.
  • Syntax highlighting, AutoComplete and Call Tips make Geany a breeze for quick code prototyping and debugging.
  • A Native build system allows you to compile and test your code on the fly from inside of the IDE.

In conclusion, If you want a malleable development environment that bends to your will regardless of whether you're building a webpage or learning a new language, Geany is a great fit. And if you ever run into any problems or have any requests, Geany's commitment to FOSS means that it is quite simple to speak directly to the developers in a quick and timely manner. The Geany community can be contacted through their official IRC channel, GIT or one of their many mailing lists for help or more information.

Geany is Free Open Source Software that cost nothing to use but donations are appreciated.

Geany DOES require a GTK runtime environment to run on windows, But that is included in the full installer.


PROS
Lightweight and fast with minimal system resource usage.
Supports many programming languages.
Equipped with extensive, customizable code editing features.

CONS
Lacks advanced features found in more comprehensive IDEs.
The user interface might seem outdated.
No built-in terminal emulator.
Geany 0.19.1 (7.57 MB)
Geany 0.20 (2.04 MB)
Geany 0.21 (7.69 MB)
Geany 1.23 (8.07 MB)
Geany 1.23.1 (8.07 MB)
Geany 1.24 (8.32 MB)
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Jordan
As a programmer, Geany is one of the best text editing softwares out there and as a bonus you can use it across multiple platforms with ease. I hate being limited by other softwares and having to pay a charge so this product being free and as easy to use as it is makes geany a perfect fit for what I am looking for.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner dresha davis
i believe geany is a great software programmer or plug in it helps with multiple sources you may need no matter the language you need or operating system you may need. geany also seem as if it is very safe for your devices and does not have any hackers to worry about because they monitor everything on your device, also geany is very inexpensive.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Lewis
Softradar Geany is well thought out and easy to use. I think they put a lot of thought in to the end user experience, which is great. Thanks. The multi platform aspect works for me. I would highly recommend. Try for your self.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Euan
Geny for Windows is a great new piece of software that gives customers a variety of new tools. Geny a lightweight GUI text editor using Scintilla and GTK, including basic IDE features.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Max Vergara
Geany is a powerful, stable and lightweight programmer's text editor that provides tons of useful features without bogging down your workflow.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Harry
Geany is super useful for someone who programs day-to-day as a job. The IDE is incredibly useful when coding, allowing me to easily see syntax errors, supporting tons of different files types such as C, Java, Python and has easy code navigation. Not to mention, it's free whilst being on a level-playing field in contrast to other IDEs I've used which you have to pay for. The software is easy to set up and run too, which is also a bonus.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Andrew
The Geany for windows is a great app for text editors. We can also change the color and customize it in the way we want it to be. I heard this app is also available for Linux and MacOs so, it's pretty awesome.it supports a lot of languages like C, Java, PHP, Html. This software is really fast and very compact in size so it's very convenient for a lot of users.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Arran B******p
Geany is a text editor and integrated development environment (IDE) designed to be lightweight and easy to use. It has support for many programming and markup languages, and can be extended with plugins. It is available for Linux, Windows, and macOS.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Arran C********k
I have been using Geany for the past few months and I find it to be an excellent editor. It is lightweight, fast and offers a wide range of features. The syntax highlighting is clear and easy to understand. The autocompletion is spot on and the search and replace functions are useful. I like the fact that it has a built-in terminal that allows me to run commands from the editor. The shortcuts are very intuitive and easy to remember. I also appreciate the fact that I can customize the appearance of the editor with themes. All in all, Geany is great for coding and I would definitely recommend it.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner William Jeanniton
I've been using Geany for a few weeks now, and I'm really impressed with its easy to use inteface and vast range of featueres - it's certainly a step up from some of the other text editors I've tried out in the past.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Carter Alberico
Geany is a lightweight and easy-to-use text editor with basic features for coding and editing files.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Harris Kemnitzer
Geany is a lightweight and versatile text editor with useful features for coding and programming.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Oliver
Geany is a versatile software with a lightweight Integrated Development Environment (IDE), designed to handle a vast array of programming languages. This robust tool offers auto-completion, code folding, project management capabilities, and quick navigation. It is an ideal choice for developers looking for a fast, efficient, and highly customizable text editor.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Leon
This simple, lightweight IDE is excellent for coding in multiple languages with customizable features.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Logan
Efficient, lightweight, feature-rich, ideal for code editing.
image/svg+xmlBotttsPablo Stanleyhttps://bottts.com/Florian Körner Muhammad
Lightweight, efficient, multipurpose coding tool.
Aidan
Simple code editor. Easy to use. Lightweight. Good for beginners.
Jayden
This is an indispensable tool for programmers who want to have the same configuration across multiple languages and operating systems. 🔧 Whether you are writing robust JAVA programs or need to encrypt and decrypt PGP messages on the fly, it meets all your needs. Moreover, thanks to its lightweight and low level of dependency, it can be quickly configured exactly as you want on any major operating system. 👌 After over 13 years of active development, a large community of developers who use and contribute to its code on a daily basis has emerged. Consequently, it has one of the best plugin systems compared to any other development environment. And you are also encouraged to write your own plugins. 🔄 In terms of features, it has an extensive plugin system and file type support that maintain its status as a versatile IDE. Its open source nature means it is accessible for hackers and every part can be modified to your liking. Syntax highlighting, auto-completion, and call tips greatly facilitate quick code prototyping and debugging. Finally, a native build system allows you to compile and test your code on the fly from within the IDE. 😊
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