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Thonny
On the record
- Author
- The official site identifies Aivar Annamaa as Thonny's main author.thonny.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Beginner interface
- Its initial interface leaves out features that may distract beginners.thonny.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Bundled Python
- The official downloads page says Thonny comes with Python 3.14 in its bundled installers.thonny.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Debugger
- Its debugger runs programs step by step without requiring breakpoints and can show expression evaluation.thonny.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Editor
- The editor highlights syntax errors and variable occurrences, and distinguishes local variables from globals.thonny.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Extension caveat
- Thonny’s developers say they do not endorse or take responsibility for the listed plug-ins.thonny.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Extensions
- Thonny supports plug-ins, including listed extensions for Git, Black formatting, EV3 code uploads, and Flake8 warnings; its developers say they do not endorse or take responsibility for them.thonny.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Learning tools
- The IDE can display variables, function call frames, variable scopes, and syntax errors to help explain Python code.thonny.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Linux installation
- Since version 5.0, Thonny no longer publishes Linux binary bundles; its installation script uses system Python and creates a virtual environment for Thonny and its dependencies.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- macOS requirements
- The Thonny 5.0 release notes say its Intel and Apple silicon installers require macOS 10.15 or later.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Notable limits
- The version 5.0 release notes say 32-bit Windows installers and the XXL bundle are no longer published.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Package management
- Thonny includes a package manager GUI and a system shell prepared for Python commands.thonny.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Product
- Thonny describes itself as a Python IDE for beginners.thonny.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Security detail
- The Windows installation guide says the default installer does not request administrator privileges and installs under the current user's home folder.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site links to installation instructions, a FAQ, a wiki, a forum or mailing list, issue tracking, and GitHub Discussions.thonny.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Support channels
- The official site links users to a forum or mailing list, issue tracker, and GitHub Discussions.thonny.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The official site provides downloads or installation instructions for Windows, macOS, and Linux.thonny.org · read 3 Oct 2026
- Windows requirements
- The Thonny 5.0 release notes say the main Windows installer includes Python 3.14 and supports 64-bit Windows 10 and 11; a separate installer is available for Windows on Arm.github.com · read 3 Oct 2026
