8. Editors and IDEs — Python 3.14.3 documentation
Description: There are a number of IDEs that support Python programming language. Many editors and IDEs provide syntax highlighting, debugging tools, and PEP 8 checks. IDLE — Python editor and shell: IDLE is Py...

# 8. Editors and IDEs

There are a number of IDEs that support Python programming language. Many editors and IDEs provide syntax highlighting, debugging tools, and PEP 8 checks.

## 8.1. IDLE — Python editor and shell

IDLE is Python’s Integrated Development and Learning Environment and is generally bundled with Python installs. If you are on Linux and do not have IDLE installed see Installing IDLE on Linux. For more information see the IDLE docs.

## 8.2. Other Editors and IDEs

Python’s community wiki has information submitted by the community on Editors and IDEs. Please go to Python Editors and Integrated Development Environments for a comprehensive list.