Linux · Developer Tools
Geany
Fast and lightweight IDE
by Geany Team
Official site: flathub.org
About Geany
A versatile IDE with extensive support for the most popular languages,
with its entire catalog of plugins already installed, allowing you to
easily manage its features using its plugin manager.
Geany includes the following features:
Syntax highlighting
Code completion
Auto completion of often used constructs like if, for and while
Auto completion of XML and HTML tags
Call tips
Code folding
Many supported filetypes like C, Java, PHP, HTML, Python, Perl, Pascal
Symbol lists
Embedded terminal emulation
Extensibility through plugins
How to install Geany
- 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.geany.Geany
- Open Geany once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Geany free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Geany is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Geany from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.geany.Geany. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Geany safe?
Geany downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.