HBuilderX

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What HBuilderX is

HBuilderX is an IDE for Vue and uni-app development, available for Linux, macOS and Windows. Its editing tools include Markdown and JSON support, syntax analysis, auto-completion, go-to-definition and multi-cursor editing. The documentation describes fast startup, large-file opening and coding prompts, and notes that the IDE is implemented in C++. It supports Java and Node.js plugins, VS Code plugin compatibility, code blocks and external commands, with extensions available through the DCloud plugin marketplace. uni-app projects can be published to iOS, Android, HarmonyOS Next, Web and multiple mini-app platforms. The ecosystem supports Vue, native code and SDK integration, NPM, mini-program components and SDKs, and thousands of plugins. HBuilderX's AI Chat plugin integrates with Claude Code, Gemini, Copilot and other CLI tools. The free Standard edition excludes the App development plugin, which can be installed separately. Cloud packaging includes a Safe Packaging mode; traditional cloud packaging uploads code and certificates to DCloud servers, which says they are cleared after packaging. Free packaging has undisclosed daily and monthly limits; paid packaging costs 2 yuan per build after the free quota is exhausted.

Who it suits

HBuilderX suits developers building Vue or uni-app projects who want a cross-platform IDE with editing, plugin and mobile-debugging tools. It may also suit teams targeting mobile, web and mini-app platforms through uni-app.

What it does well

Available on Linux, macOS and Windows.
Includes Markdown, JSON and multi-cursor editing.
uni-app targets mobile, web and mini-app platforms.
AI Chat integrates with several CLI tools.
Can run projects on connected devices or simulators.

What to know first

Standard edition excludes the App development plugin.
Free packaging has undisclosed daily and monthly limits.
Paid packaging costs 2 yuan per build after quota exhaustion.

Limits

The free HBuilderX plan excludes the App development plugin, which can be installed separately. Free packaging has daily and monthly limits; after the free quota is exhausted, packaging costs 2 yuan per build.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
HBuilderX	Standard edition excludes App development plugin · App development plugin can be installed separately	Free

As dcloud.io lists them, read 1 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit the HBuilderX website.
Use HBuilderX on Linux, macOS or Windows.
Use the free HBuilderX plan.
Install the App development plugin separately if needed.
Use the DCloud plugin marketplace to find extensions.

Verdict

HBuilderX brings Vue and uni-app editing, extensions and mobile debugging together in a free Standard edition. Check the separate App development plugin and packaging limits if those are central to your workflow.

Questions

How much does HBuilderX cost?

The HBuilderX plan is free. Paid packaging costs 2 yuan per build after the free packaging quota is used up.

Is there a free plan or trial?

Yes, HBuilderX has a free plan. There is no free trial.

Which operating systems does HBuilderX support?

It is available for Linux, macOS and Windows.

What can uni-app projects target?

They can be published to iOS, Android, HarmonyOS Next, Web and multiple mini-app platforms.

Which AI tools does HBuilderX integrate with?

Its AI Chat plugin integrates with Claude Code, Gemini, Copilot and other CLI tools.

Facts from HBuilderX's own pages

AI integrations: HBuilderX release notes state that its AI Chat plugin integrates with Claude Code, Gemini, Copilot and other CLI tools. · download.dcloud.io, 1 Oct 2026
Cloud packaging: HBuilderX supports traditional cloud packaging and an offline-style Safe Packaging mode; traditional packaging uploads code and certificates to DCloud servers, which says resources are not retained and are automatically cleared after packaging. · uniapp.dcloud.io, 1 Oct 2026
Ecosystem integrations: uni-app supports Vue, native code and native SDK integration, NPM, mini-program components and SDKs, and thousands of plugins. · en.uniapp.dcloud.io, 1 Oct 2026
Editing features: HBuilderX provides Markdown support, independent syntax analysis, auto-completion, go-to-definition, multi-cursor editing and JSON support. · hx.dcloud.net.cn, 1 Oct 2026
Extensibility: HBuilderX supports Java and Node.js plugins, compatibility with VS Code plugins and code blocks, and external commands. · hx.dcloud.net.cn, 1 Oct 2026
Mobile debugging: HBuilderX can run uni-app projects on connected Android and iOS devices or simulators using its standard runtime base. · uniapp.dcloud.io, 1 Oct 2026
Packaging limits: DCloud provides free packaging quotas but applies undisclosed daily and monthly limits, and paid packaging costs 2 yuan per build when free quota is exhausted. · uniapp.dcloud.io, 1 Oct 2026
Performance: The documentation says HBuilderX has fast startup, large-file opening and coding-prompt speeds and is implemented in C++. · hx.dcloud.net.cn, 1 Oct 2026
Plugin marketplace: The HBuilderX documentation directs users to the DCloud plugin marketplace to reduce development time and cost. · hx.dcloud.net.cn, 1 Oct 2026
Privacy: DCloud's App Engine privacy policy says it follows laws and regulations and uses industry-standard security and privacy measures to protect personal information. · dcloud.io, 1 Oct 2026
Product type: HBuilderX is a lightweight but powerful IDE designed especially for Vue and uni-app development. · hx.dcloud.net.cn, 1 Oct 2026
Security certification: DCloud's official site states that it holds China information-security level protection certification Level 3. · dcloud.io, 1 Oct 2026
Supported targets: uni-app projects can be published to iOS, Android, HarmonyOS Next, Web and multiple mini-app platforms. · en.uniapp.dcloud.io, 1 Oct 2026
Support resources: The official ecosystem provides HBuilderX documentation, a developer forum, a dashboard and a plugin marketplace. · en.uniapp.dcloud.io, 1 Oct 2026

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