MPLAB X IDE

6.3easy start · #82 of 103
in AI Coding Assistants

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Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.

MPLAB X IDE is ranked #82 of 103 in AI coding assistants on The Geeks Club, made by MPLAB X IDE (Chandler, Arizona, USA). It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

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MPLAB X IDE Free Free IDE download · supports most Microchip microcontrollers and digital signal controllers · 64-bit Intel or AMD processors, or Arm-based Apple silicon microchip.com · 30 Sept 2026

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The record

Purpose: MPLAB X IDE provides tools to discover, configure, develop, debug and qualify embedded designs for most Microchip microcontrollers and digital signal controllers.
Debugging: Its features include I/O View for viewing and manipulating target device registers during debugging.
Build and program: A single action can build a project, connect to a hardware tool, program the target and start debugging or execution.
Visualization: Data Visualizer can display real-time streaming data without requiring a separate visualization tool purchase.
Production programming: The IDE includes MPLAB Integrated Programming Environment for production-level programming.
Compiler support: MPLAB X IDE supports the open-source AVR and SAM MCU GCC compiler and can work with MPLAB XC compilers.
Editor integration: MPLAB X IDE projects and tools including Code Configurator and Data Visualizer are supported in Microsoft Visual Studio Code.
Source control and plugins: The IDE includes three source control configuration options and can be extended through its plug-in manager, including NetBeans plugins.
Current release: The page lists MPLAB X IDE version 6.35 for Windows, Linux and macOS, released July 24, 2026.
Architecture requirement: The IDE supports computers using Intel 64-bit or AMD 64-bit processors, or Arm-based Apple silicon.
Legacy hardware limit: Version 6.20 is the final MPLAB X IDE release supporting PICkit 3, MPLAB ICD 3 and MPLAB REAL ICE.
Security process: Microchip says its Product Security Incident Response Team receives, reviews, investigates and responds to potential vulnerabilities affecting its products, including software and tools.
Support: Microchip offers design assistance through its Client Success Team and provides forums, technical support and design help.
Founded: 1989
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

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Sources

microchip.com/en-us/tools-resources/develop/mplab-x-i· checked 30 Sept 2026
microchip.com/en-us/solutions/technologies/embedded-s· checked 30 Sept 2026