IDLE

IDLE

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IDLE is Python’s Integrated Development and Learning Environment. IDLE has the following features: - coded in 100% pure Python, using the tkinter GUI toolkit - cross-platform: works mostly the same on Windows, Unix, and macOS - Python shell window (interactive interpreter) with colorizing of code input, output, and error messages - multi-window text editor with multiple undo, Python colorizing, smart indent, call tips, auto completion, and other features - search within any window, replace within editor windows, and search through multiple files (grep) - debugger with persistent breakpoints, stepping, and viewing of global and local namespaces - configuration, browsers, and other dialogs

About

The Windsurf Editor is a free AI-powered IDE and AI coding assistant that accelerates development by providing intelligent code generation and agents in over 70 programming languages and more than 40 IDEs, including VSCode, JetBrains, and Jupyter Notebooks. With Windsurf, developers can write code faster, eliminate repetitive tasks, and stay in the flow state—whether they're working with Python, JavaScript, C++, or any other language. Built on billions of lines of open-source code, Windsurf Editor understands and anticipates your coding needs, offering multiline suggestions, automated unit tests, and even natural language explanations for complex functions. It’s perfect for streamlining code writing, reducing boilerplate, and cutting down the time spent on documentation searches. Trusted by individual developers and Fortune 500 companies alike, Windsurf Editor is your go-to solution for boosting productivity and writing better code. Try Windsurf for free today!

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Python developers

Audience

Software Engineers / Developers

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

Free
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

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ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.7 / 5
ease 4.7 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 4.4 / 5
support 4.1 / 5

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Python
Founded: 1990
docs.python.org/3/library/idle.html

Company Information

Windsurf
Founded: 2021
United States
windsurf.com

Alternatives

PyCharm

PyCharm

JetBrains

Alternatives

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Cody

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Visual Studio

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Categories

IDE

Categories

Code Editors Features

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

Integrations

Python
Claude
Deepgram Saga
GPT-4.1
GPT-4.1 mini
GPT-4.1 nano
Google Chrome
JavaScript
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Neovim
Node.js
OpenAI o4-mini
OpenAI o4-mini-high
PHP
Rider
RustRover
TypeScript
Visual Studio Code
Windsurf Browser
Writerside

Integrations

Python
Claude
Deepgram Saga
GPT-4.1
GPT-4.1 mini
GPT-4.1 nano
Google Chrome
JavaScript
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
Neovim
Node.js
OpenAI o4-mini
OpenAI o4-mini-high
PHP
Rider
RustRover
TypeScript
Visual Studio Code
Windsurf Browser
Writerside
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