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SciTE
What it is
SciTE is a Scintilla-based text editor that can also compile or run source files and show command output in an output pane. It provides automatic syntax styling for languages including C/C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, Rust, SQL, HTML, and YAML. Multiple files can stay in memory, while one file is visible at a time. Editing tools include multi-cursor editing, column editing, macro recording, and large-file handling. SciTE can be customized through properties files, which can also add external applications to the Tools menu. Windows downloads support Windows 7 and later, with 32-bit, 64-bit, and ARM executables listed. The Linux binary release targets 64-bit Intel-compatible processors and requires GTK 2.24 or later. A commercial version is available from the Mac App Store. The maker describes SciTE as best for simple configurations, and release notes say version 5.6.4 mitigates problems running untrusted code.
For and against
For
- Automatic syntax styling for many languages
- Compile and run source files
- Multi-cursor and column editing
- Macro recording and large-file support
- Properties files enable customization
Against
- Linux release requires GTK 2.24 or later
- Only one file is visible at a time
- Mac App Store version is commercial
The verdict
SciTE combines a compact editor with source execution and configurable tools. Its platform downloads and editing features fit straightforward development setups.
Who it suits
SciTE suits users who want a configurable editor with built-in build and run commands. It is aimed at jobs with simple configurations across Windows, Linux, or macOS availability.
Plans and prices
SciTE
Simple configurations · Windows and Linux downloads
Read 7 Oct 2026 · scintilla.org
On the record
- Best suited for
- The maker says SciTE is best used for jobs with simple configurations.scintilla.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Build and run
- SciTE can compile or run source files and direct command output to its output pane.scintilla.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Column editing
- Yesscintilla.org · read 23 Sep 2026
- Customization
- Much of SciTE’s behavior can be changed by editing properties files.scintilla.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Editing
- SciTE provides automatic syntax styling and can hold multiple files in memory, with one file visible at a time.scintilla.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Extension support
- Yesscintilla.org · read 23 Sep 2026
- External tools
- Users can add external applications to SciTE’s Tools menu through properties-file commands.scintilla.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Language support
- The documentation lists syntax styling for languages including C/C++, Python, Java, JavaScript, Rust, SQL, HTML, and YAML.scintilla.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Large-file handling
- Yesscintilla.org · read 23 Sep 2026
- License
- The download page says the license for using Scintilla or SciTE is similar to Python’s and contains very few restrictions.scintilla.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Linux support
- The Linux binary release is for 64-bit Intel compatible processors, requires GTK 2.24 or later, and was tested on Ubuntu 22.04.scintilla.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- macOS availability
- A commercial version of SciTE is available from the Mac App Store.scintilla.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Macro recording
- Yesscintilla.org · read 23 Sep 2026
- Multi-cursor editing
- Yesscintilla.org · read 23 Sep 2026
- Privacy
- The scintilla.org privacy policy says the site collects logs and that its advertisements collect viewing information through Google Analytics; it says the site collects no personally identifiable information.scintilla.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- The release notes say version 5.6.4 mitigates problems running untrusted code.scintilla.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Questions and comments about SciTE are directed to the scite-interest mailing list, which averages fewer than five messages per week.scintilla.org · read 7 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linuxscintilla.org · read 23 Sep 2026
