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About PyScripter
PyScripter is a free and open-source Python integrated development environment for Windows. It aims to offer a full set of features while staying lightweight. It gives Python programmers an editor, code tools and a place to run and debug scripts without installing a heavier IDE.
The project has a long history, with close to 2,000 commits. It supports translations and styles, and its source includes compilation instructions for anyone who wants to build it.
Strengths
- Lightweight compared with larger Python IDEs
- Free and open source
- Long-running project with a mature feature set
Limitations
- Windows only
- Focused on Python only
Details
- Pricing
- FreeFree and open source.
- License
- Open source, license not stated
- Developer
- The PyScripter contributors
- Platforms
- Windows
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Account
- Not required
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Python programmers on Windows who want a light, free IDE
- Categories
- Code editors, Developer tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
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