KDevelop

Develop in C, C++, Python, QML, JavaScript, and PHP with KDevelop, a cross-platform IDE.

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About KDevelop

KDevelop is an integrated development environment for C and C++ projects, with support for QML/JavaScript and optional Python and PHP plugins. It is available for Linux, Windows and macOS and is aimed at large software projects such as KDE or Qt, where work spans several connected frameworks and libraries.

Pricing is not clearly stated.

Key features

  • Code completion from on-the-fly project parsing
  • First-class support for C, C++, Objective-C and QML, with JavaScript also fully supported
  • CMake and QMake project support
  • Multiple projects in one session with selectable build order
  • GUI integration for Git, Bazaar, Subversion, CVS, Mercurial (optional plugin) and Perforce
  • Qt, CMake and Man page documentation in the editor
  • Plugin extensions such as Clang-Tidy and Heaptrack
Best for: Developers working on large C/C++ projects with several connected frameworks and libraries, such as KDE or Qt.

KDevelop at a glance

Type
App
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Linux, macOS, Windows
Details verified
Oct 22, 2026 · Official source
Open source
Yes
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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