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Geany

Fast, lightweight IDE using GTK with basic features of an integrated development environment.

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LicenseGPL-2.0
GitHub stars3.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Lightweight IdeFast StartupGtk EditorCDeveloper ToolsSymbol Browser
Overview

Why consider Geany?

Geany is a small and lightweight integrated development environment written in C and GTK. It supports 50+ programming languages with syntax highlighting, symbol list navigation, code auto-closing, and one-click build execution.

Guided learning

Learn Geany by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Geany

Geany starts up in under 100 milliseconds and provides reliable code editing without heavy JVM or Electron resource footprints.

Installation

bash
1# Ubuntu/Debian
2sudo apt install geany
3
4# macOS via Homebrew
5brew install --cask geany

Geany is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 (GPL-2.0).

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Geany FAQs

Geany is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Geany is listed under the GPL-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Geany is listed as an alternative to Sublime Text. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.