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Eclipse SDK vs Eclipse IDE for Java and DSL Developers: catalog facts
Eclipse SDK	Eclipse IDE for Java and DSL Developers
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source, maintained under the Eclipse Foundation.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Includes tools for developing Eclipse plug-ins Java development tools included	Bundles Java and DSL tooling in one download Long-established project with vendor-neutral governance
Heavier than lightweight code editors Other Eclipse IDE packages may suit single-language work better	Foundation homepage gives little product-specific detail Heavier than lightweight code editors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: EPL-2.0	License: EPL-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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