The Ultimate Julia IDE
Unlock the full potential of Julia with the most advanced development environment designed specifically for scientific computing and high-performance programming.
Features
Professional Code Editor
Advanced code editor with Julia syntax highlighting and powerful editing capabilities. Experience the same editor technology used by major IDEs with features designed specifically for Julia development.
Lightning-Fast Code Intelligence
Instant hover information, go-to-definition, and find references that respond in milliseconds. No lag or delays - get immediate feedback as you code without waiting for external processes.
Variable Browser
Real-time variable inspection and exploration with drill-down capability for complex data structures. Inspect variables, view their types, and explore nested structures effortlessly.
Integrated Terminal
Built-in terminal for running Julia code and executing commands. Run Julia scripts directly from the editor with real-time output. Perfect for quick code execution and testing your Julia programs.
Plot Visualization
Built-in plot library for visualizing data and Julia plots. View, manage, and interact with plots directly within the IDE without switching to external viewers.
Package Management
Seamless Julia package management with integrated environment handling. Visual package manager interface for installing packages by exact name, updating, and managing dependencies with automatic project environment detection.
File Explorer & Project Management
Comprehensive file explorer with automatic Julia project detection. Navigate your project structure, manage files and folders, and activate project environments automatically. Built-in viewers for CSV files and images.
Why Compute42?
While VS Code is a powerful general-purpose editor, Compute42 is purpose-built specifically for Julia development, offering unique advantages that make it the ideal choice for Julia programmers.
🎯 Native Integration
Built from the ground up for Julia with automatic Julia installation, project detection, and environment activation.
🔧 Specialized Tools
Variable browser, plot viewer, package management, and notebook support - all designed specifically for Julia workflows.
🚀 Out-of-the-Box
Everything works immediately after installation. No configuration needed - just open and start coding.
About Compute42
Compute42 is the premier Integrated Development Environment (IDE) designed specifically for the Julia programming language. Born from the need for a development environment that truly understands Julia's unique characteristics, Compute42 provides an unparalleled development experience for scientists, researchers, and developers working with high-performance computing.
Julia is a high-level, high-performance programming language for technical computing, with syntax that is familiar to users of other technical computing environments. It provides a sophisticated compiler, distributed parallel execution, numerical accuracy, and an extensive mathematical function library.
Compute42 leverages Julia's strengths while providing the modern IDE features that developers expect. Lightning-fast code intelligence provides instant code completion that understands Julia's multiple dispatch system, while our integrated plot management, variable browser, and professional editor ensure maximum productivity.
Compute42 is now open source and available on GitHub, making it accessible to the entire Julia community. The project is built with Rust and Vue 3, ensuring high performance and a modern development experience. Compute42 includes automatic Julia installation and setup, so you can start coding immediately without manual configuration. The IDE provides a familiar, powerful editing experience and includes specialized tools for scientific computing, data visualization, and Julia package management.
About Us
Compute42 is developed by Elan8, a small Dutch startup passionate about creating innovative software solutions.
Based in the Netherlands, Elan8 specializes in Rust based software solutions and model based development. We see both Rust and Julia as powerful tools for scientific computing and we hope to use those to provide useful software solutions.
We believe that powerful tools should be accessible to everyone, which is why we've made Compute42 open source. By releasing the project on GitHub, we're committed to building a community-driven IDE that serves the diverse needs of the Julia community. Contributions, feedback, and collaboration are all welcome!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Compute42 is completely free and open source. All features are available to everyone, including the professional code editor, code intelligence, variable browser, package management, terminal integration, plot visualization, and more. The project is hosted on GitHub and licensed under the MIT License.
Compute42 is designed to be cross-platform and will support Windows, macOS, and Linux. We're committed to ensuring a consistent experience across all major operating systems. The current test version is only available for Windows.
Compute42 is currently in beta development. You can download the current beta version for Windows and test it yourself. We're working towards a full release that will support Windows, macOS, and Linux with a consistent experience across all platforms.
Absolutely! Compute42 is an open-source project hosted on GitHub, and we welcome contributions from the community. You can contribute by:
- Submitting bug reports and feature requests via GitHub Issues
- Contributing code improvements and new features via Pull Requests
- Improving documentation and helping other users
- Sharing feedback and ideas through our contact form or GitHub Discussions
Visit our GitHub repository to get started!
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