LiteIDE

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What LiteIDE is

LiteIDE is a free, open-source IDE for Go development that runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD and OpenBSD. Its editor supports Go, Markdown and Go Present, with syntax highlighting, code completion, code folding and navigation tools. For building and testing, LiteIDE uses standard Go tools and lets developers configure project builds. Its Go workflows cover modules, workspaces, GOPATH and vendor, and it integrates gocode, gomodifytags and guru. Debugging is supported through GDB and Delve.

The IDE also includes a plug-in system, an integrated terminal, configurable build commands, and tools to search, replace and revert files. Developers can switch build environments and set GOOS and GOARCH for cross-compilation. LiteIDE’s latest release shown is X38.4, dated 2025-05-20, with support for Go 1.24. The installation guide says to install the Go language development environment before using LiteIDE for Go work. Building LiteIDE from source requires Qt4 or Qt5. The project is licensed under LGPL-2.1 and links to an FAQ, a developer Google Group and release downloads.

Who it suits

LiteIDE suits Go developers who want a free, open-source IDE with Go-specific editing, build, test and debugging tools. Its support for several operating systems and Go workflows also suits developers working across different build environments.

What it does well

Free, open-source IDE with no paid plans stated.
Editor supports Go, Markdown and Go Present.
Builds and tests projects using standard Go tools.
Supports modules, workspaces, GOPATH and vendor workflows.
Debugger support includes GDB and Delve.
GOOS and GOARCH settings support cross-compilation.

What to know first

Go language development environment is a prerequisite for Go development.
Building from source requires Qt4 or Qt5.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free / open source	Open source Go IDE · no paid plans stated	Free

As github.com lists them, read 29 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Install the Go language development environment.
Download LiteIDE from the project’s release downloads.
Use LiteIDE on Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD or OpenBSD.

Verdict

Choose LiteIDE if you want a free, open-source Go IDE with project build and test tools, Go workflow support, and debugging with GDB or Delve. It may be a poor fit if you need to build the IDE from source but cannot use Qt4 or Qt5.

Questions

How much does LiteIDE cost?

The listed Free / open source plan costs nothing. No paid plans are stated.

Is LiteIDE open source?

Yes. LiteIDE is free and open source, and the repository identifies its license as LGPL-2.1.

Which operating systems does LiteIDE support?

The project lists Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD and OpenBSD.

What Go tools and workflows does LiteIDE support?

It supports Go modules, workspaces, GOPATH and vendor, and integrates gocode, gomodifytags and guru. It can compile and test projects using standard Go tools.

Does LiteIDE include debugging?

Yes. The project lists debugging with GDB and Delve.

What is the latest release listed?

The latest release shown is X38.4, dated 2025-05-20, with support for Go 1.24.

Facts from LiteIDE's own pages

Build and test: LiteIDE can compile and test projects using standard Go tools and supports custom project build configurations. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
Build from source: The installation guide says building LiteIDE from source requires Qt4 or Qt5. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
Core tools: Core features include a plug-in system, integrated terminal, configurable build commands and file search, replace and revert. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
Cross compilation: The feature guide describes switching build environments and configuring GOOS and GOARCH for cross-compilation. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
Current release: The latest release shown is X38.4, dated 2025-05-20, and its notes say it supports Go 1.24. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
Debugging: The README lists debugging with GDB and Delve. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
Editor: The editor supports Go, Markdown and Go Present, with syntax highlighting, code completion, folding and navigation tools. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
Go tooling: The project lists Go modules, workspaces, GOPATH and vendor support, and integrates gocode, gomodifytags and guru. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
Install prerequisite: The installation guide says to install the Go language development environment before using LiteIDE for Go development. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
License: The repository identifies its license as LGPL-2.1. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
Support and community: The project links to an FAQ, a Google Group for liteide-dev and release downloads. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
Supported operating systems: The README lists Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD and OpenBSD as supported systems. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026
What it does: LiteIDE is a simple, open source, cross-platform Go IDE. · github.com, 29 Sept 2026

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