Linux · Developer Tools
Builder
Create applications for GNOME
by Christian Hergert
Official site: flathub.org
About Builder
Builder is an actively developed Integrated Development Environment for
GNOME. It combines integrated support for essential GNOME technologies
such as GTK+, GLib, and GNOME APIs with features that any developer will
appreciate, like syntax highlighting and snippets.
You can rely on predictable releases of Builder with each new release of
GNOME every six months.
Features:
Built in syntax highlighting for many languages
Side-by-side code editors
Multi-monitor support
Code overview mini-map
Integration with Git
Integration with Autotools, Cargo, CMake, Gradle, Meson, Maven, Make, PHPize, and Waf
Clang based auto-completion, semantic highlighting, and diagnostics
Python based auto-completion, semantic highlighting, and diagnostics
Vala based auto-completion and diagnostics
Auto indentation support for C, Python, Vala, and XML
HTML, Markdown, and reStructuredText, and Sphinx live preview
Optional Vim, Emacs, and SublimeText style editing
An integrated software profiler for native applications
How to install Builder
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.gnome.Builder
- Open Builder once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Builder free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Builder is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Builder from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.gnome.Builder. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Builder safe?
Builder downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.