Thonny

Spec sheet

Product

Thonny describes itself as a Python IDE for beginners.Read 3 Oct 2026 · thonny.org

Platforms

Official downloads are listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux.Read 3 Oct 2026 · thonny.org

Support

The site links to installation instructions, a FAQ, a wiki, a forum or mailing list, issue tracking, and GitHub Discussions.Read 3 Oct 2026 · thonny.org

Author

The official site identifies Aivar Annamaa as Thonny's main author.Read 3 Oct 2026 · thonny.org

Beginner interface

Its initial interface leaves out features that may distract beginners.Read 3 Oct 2026 · thonny.org

Bundled Python

The official downloads page says Thonny comes with Python 3.14 in its bundled installers.Read 3 Oct 2026 · thonny.org

Debugger

Its debugger runs programs step by step without requiring breakpoints and can show expression evaluation.Read 3 Oct 2026 · thonny.org

Editor

The editor highlights syntax errors and variable occurrences, and distinguishes local variables from globals.Read 3 Oct 2026 · thonny.org

Extension caveat

Thonny’s developers say they do not endorse or take responsibility for the listed plug-ins.Read 3 Oct 2026 · thonny.org

Extensions

Thonny supports plug-ins, including listed extensions for Git, Black formatting, EV3 code uploads, and Flake8 warnings; its developers say they do not endorse or take responsibility for them.Read 3 Oct 2026 · thonny.org

Learning tools

The IDE can display variables, function call frames, variable scopes, and syntax errors to help explain Python code.Read 3 Oct 2026 · thonny.org

Linux installation

Since version 5.0, Thonny no longer publishes Linux binary bundles; its installation script uses system Python and creates a virtual environment for Thonny and its dependencies.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

macOS requirements

The Thonny 5.0 release notes say its Intel and Apple silicon installers require macOS 10.15 or later.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Notable limits

The version 5.0 release notes say 32-bit Windows installers and the XXL bundle are no longer published.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Package management

Thonny includes a package manager GUI and a system shell prepared for Python commands.Read 3 Oct 2026 · thonny.org

Security detail

The Windows installation guide says the default installer does not request administrator privileges and installs under the current user's home folder.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Support channels

The official site links users to a forum or mailing list, issue tracker, and GitHub Discussions.Read 3 Oct 2026 · thonny.org

Supported systems

The official site provides downloads or installation instructions for Windows, macOS, and Linux.Read 3 Oct 2026 · thonny.org

Windows requirements

The Thonny 5.0 release notes say the main Windows installer includes Python 3.14 and supports 64-bit Windows 10 and 11; a separate installer is available for Windows on Arm.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

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