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What GNOME Builder is

GNOME Builder is a free Linux integrated development environment for creating applications for GNOME. It integrates GTK+, GLib, and GNOME APIs, alongside editing tools such as syntax highlighting, side-by-side editors, multi-monitor support, and a code overview mini-map. Its Git integration includes project cloning, and listed build integrations span Autotools, Cargo, CMake, Gradle, Meson, Maven, Make, PHPize, and Waf. Code assistance includes Clang- and Python-based auto-completion, semantic highlighting, and diagnostics, plus Vala-based auto-completion and diagnostics. Builder offers live previews for HTML, Markdown, reStructuredText, and Sphinx, and optional Vim, Emacs, and SublimeText-style editing. Native applications can use its integrated debugger and software profiler. It supports jhbuild and Flatpak runtimes and integrates with arduino-cli. The app page says releases follow each GNOME release every six months and links to help, contribution guidance, and an issue tracker. Flathub lists desktop-only builds for x86_64 and aarch64.

Who it suits

Builder suits developers creating software for the GNOME platform, particularly those working with its APIs and listed build systems. It is for Linux desktops, with x86_64 and aarch64 builds listed.

What it does well

  • Integrates GTK+, GLib, and GNOME APIs
  • Git integration supports project cloning
  • Includes debugger and profiler for native applications
  • Live preview for HTML, Markdown, reStructuredText, and Sphinx

What to know first

  • Listed platform availability is Linux desktop only
  • Builds are listed for x86_64 and aarch64

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
FreeDesktop only · x86_64 and aarch64Free

As apps.gnome.org lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Visit the GNOME Builder website.
  2. Install Builder on a Linux desktop using an x86_64 or aarch64 build.
  3. Start a GNOME application project or clone a project with Git.

Verdict

GNOME Builder brings editing, build integrations, code assistance, and native-app debugging into one environment for GNOME development. Its listed availability is limited to Linux desktop builds.

Questions

How much does GNOME Builder cost?

Builder is free, with a listed price of $0.

Which platforms does Builder support?

Builder is available for Linux desktops. Flathub lists x86_64 and aarch64 builds.

Can Builder work with Git?

Yes. It integrates with Git, including support for cloning projects.

Which build systems does it integrate with?

Listed integrations include Autotools, Cargo, CMake, Gradle, Meson, Maven, Make, PHPize, and Waf.

Does Builder include debugging tools?

Yes. It includes an integrated debugger and software profiler for native applications.

Who makes Builder, and what is it for?

Builder is a GNOME project for creating software for the GNOME platform.

Facts from GNOME Builder's own pages

Build systems
It lists integrations with Autotools, Cargo, CMake, Gradle, Meson, Maven, Make, PHPize, and Waf. · apps.gnome.org, 7 Oct 2026
Code assistance
It provides Clang- and Python-based auto-completion, semantic highlighting, and diagnostics, plus Vala-based auto-completion and diagnostics. · apps.gnome.org, 7 Oct 2026
Debugging and profiling
Builder includes an integrated debugger and software profiler for native applications. · apps.gnome.org, 7 Oct 2026
Editing
Features include syntax highlighting, side-by-side editors, multi-monitor support, and a code overview mini-map. · apps.gnome.org, 7 Oct 2026
GNOME technologies
It integrates support for GTK+, GLib, and GNOME APIs. · apps.gnome.org, 7 Oct 2026
Help and contributions
The app page links to online help, contribution guidance, and an issue tracker for feedback and bug reports. · apps.gnome.org, 7 Oct 2026
Platform availability
Flathub lists Builder as desktop-only and provides x86_64 and aarch64 builds. · flathub.org, 7 Oct 2026
Preview and editing modes
It offers HTML, Markdown, reStructuredText, and Sphinx live preview, plus optional Vim, Emacs, and SublimeText-style editing. · apps.gnome.org, 7 Oct 2026
Purpose
Builder is an actively developed integrated development environment for creating applications for GNOME. · apps.gnome.org, 7 Oct 2026
Release cadence
The app page says Builder releases predictably with each GNOME release every six months. · apps.gnome.org, 7 Oct 2026
Runtimes and other tools
It supports jhbuild and Flatpak runtimes and integrates with arduino-cli. · apps.gnome.org, 7 Oct 2026
Version control
Builder integrates with Git, including cloning projects. · apps.gnome.org, 7 Oct 2026
Who it is for
The documentation describes Builder as a project for creating software for the GNOME platform. · builder.readthedocs.io, 7 Oct 2026

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