Cpp Studio for Linux or Unix based

Cpp Studio is a lightweight, native C++ IDE for Linux built entirely with Qt6 and C++.

Designed to mimic the sleek, modern aesthetic of Visual Studio Code, Cpp Studio provides a seamless C++ development environment with zero terminal interaction required. It features a smart build system that automatically detects whether you are working on a single script or a massive CMake project.

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Features

Modern VS Code-like UI

• Sleek, flat dark theme utilizing native system window elements.
• Split-pane layout with a resizable File Explorer, Code Editor, and Console Output.
• Syntax highlighting customized for modern C++.

Smart Build System

• Single File Mode: Instantly compiles standalone .cpp files using g++.
• CMake Mode: Automatically detects CMakeLists.txt in your workspace. Runs cmake and cmake --build automatically, finds the output executable, and runs it!
• Select your preferred C++ Standard (c++11 to c++23) directly from the toolbar.
• Switch effortlessly between Debug (-g) and Release (-O3) modes.

Fully Featured File Explorer

• Built-in file manager sidebar.
• Right-Click Context Menu: Create files/folders, Rename, Delete, Copy, Cut, and Paste effortlessly.

Quality of Life

• Auto-Save: Automatically saves your work 1 second after you stop typing.
• Smart Status Indicator: Visual cues (⚠️ Needs Compile / ✅ Up to date) track whether your latest code changes have been built.
• Integrated Console: Real-time stream of stdout and stderr directly into the bottom panel.

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Prerequisites

To build and run Cpp Studio, you will need the GCC compiler, CMake, and the Qt6 framework.

For Ubuntu / Debian / Linux Mint:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install build-essential cmake qt6-base-dev

For Arch Linux:

sudo pacman -S base-devel cmake qt6-base

For Fedora:

sudo dnf install gcc-c++ cmake qt6-qtbase-devel

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Build & Installation

Building the IDE from source is incredibly fast and only takes a few seconds.

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/tiwut/CPP-Studio.git
cd CPP-Studio

2. Create a build directory and configure CMake:

mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..

3. Compile the application:

make

4. Run the IDE!

./CppStudio

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Keyboard Shortcuts

Cpp Studio uses standard IDE keyboard shortcuts to keep your workflow fast and familiar:

Shortcut	Action
Ctrl + N	Create a New File
Ctrl + O	Open a File
Ctrl + Shift + O	Open a Workspace Folder
Ctrl + S	Save Current File
Ctrl + Shift + B	🔨 Compile / Build Project
F5	▶ Run Executable

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How to Use

Compiling a Single File

1. Click Folder to open a workspace.
2. Hit Ctrl + N to create a new file (e.g., main.cpp).
3. Write your C++ code.
4. Press Ctrl + Shift + B to compile, then F5 to run.

Compiling a Qt/CMake Project

1. Click Folder and select the root directory of your project (the folder containing CMakeLists.txt).
2. Open any .cpp file in the project.
3. Click Compile. Cpp Studio will automatically generate a /build folder, run CMake, and compile your entire project.
4. Watch the real-time build logs in the console panel.
5. Click ▶ Run to launch your application.

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Contributing

Contributions, issues, and feature requests are welcome! Feel free to check out the issues page.

License

This project is licensed under the GPL v3 License.