Native C/C++ Development Environment

A fast, Handmade C/C++ IDE
that just works.

With Icarus you can Edit, Compile, Debug and Profile directly from your editor on Windows and Linux.

Available for Windows (single 2.4mb .exe file) and Linux (.deb, .rpm, pacman)

Designed for real development workflows

Instant Startup

Starts in ~1ms. Open your files and start typing immediately without waiting.

Works With ALL Toolchains

MSVC, Clang, GCC, and TCC support.

Easy and Fast Builds

Open a folder, hit compile, and run or step in your code immediately.

Integrated Debugger

Set breakpoints, inspect memory, view dissassembly or use the Watch Window.

Lightweight Profiler

Track CPU bottlenecks and thread activity quickly without opening giant bloated tools.

No Subscriptions

Buy it once and keep it forever. All future versions included with your license.

Get a Commercial License

One-time purchase for lifetime access on both Windows and Linux. Download link delivered immediately to your email.

Basic
$89.99
  • Licensed to one person
  • Perpetual license
  • Windows and Linux, all future versions

Not ready to buy? Try the free demo.

Free forever, no account needed. Missing the debugger, profiler, Git integration, refactoring tools, and hex editor, and projects are capped at 10 files.