Windows-native C/C++ development environment
Icarus: The fastest C/C++ IDE
No libraries. Icarus combines editing, indexing, building, debugging, and profiling in one native Windows tool with low startup and memory cost.
Feature Set
| Instant Indexing | Open a project and navigate symbols immediately without a heavyweight background warm-up. |
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| MSVC / Clang / GCC Integration | Built around multiple compiler workflows so the toolchain stays direct and familiar. |
| Integrated Compiler | Compile and run from the same environment with minimal UI overhead. |
| Zero-config Build Systems | Start from a file or an existing project, press Build, and go. |
| Built-in Debugger [WIP] | Step through code, inspect state, and debug directly inside Icarus. |
| Profiling Utilities [WIP] | Profile runtime behavior and track hotspots from the same tool you edit and build in. |
Why choose Icarus?
| 1. Lightning Fast | Zero warm-up. Open projects instantly and debug the moment you need to. |
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| 2. Memory Efficient | Uses few MBs of RAM. Perfect for any machine. |
| 3. Yours Forever | No subscriptions. Lifetime use. |