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KDevelop

Featureful, plugin-extensible IDE for C/C++ and other programming languages

by KDE

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Official site: flathub.org

About KDevelop

KDevelop is a Free and Open Source integrated development environment (IDE).

It provides editing, navigation and debugging features for several programming languages, as well as integration with multiple build systems and version-control systems, using a plugin-based architecture.

KDevelop has parser backends for C, C++ and Javascript/QML, with further external plugins supporting e.g. PHP or Python.

How to install KDevelop

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.kde.kdevelop
  4. Open KDevelop once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is KDevelop free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where KDevelop is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install KDevelop from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.kde.kdevelop. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is KDevelop safe?

KDevelop downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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