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CodeRunner

Version 4.3

Easy way to write and run code.

4.7
Based on 23 user ratesRead reviews & comments
$19.99
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CodeRunner overview

CodeRunner, an advanced, highly flexible, and easy-to-use programming editor, supports a large number of languages, and delivers big IDE features while remaining lightweight and clutter-free.

CodeRunner can run code in 23 languages out-of-the-box, and can be easily extended to run code in any other language. Notable features include debugging with breakpoints in lots of languages, IDE-level code completion, and lots of other high-end features making it easier than ever to write and work with code.

What’s new in version 4.3

Updated on Dec 13 2023

This release includes a number of improvements and bug fixes. Notable changes include:

  • Support for Python 3.12.
  • Compatibility improvements for macOS Sonoma.
  • Automatic updating of open documents when modified on-disk by external applications.
  • Enhancements to the search sidebar, including buttons and keyboard shortcuts to easily navigate between matches.
  • Link to ChatGPT in the documentation sidebar.
  • Bug fixes and general improvements.

Information

License

Shareware

Size

93.3 MB

Developer’s website

https://coderunnerapp.com

Downloads

25712

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • OS X 10.12 or later
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karsten-1
karsten-1
Jan 16 2023
4.2.1
5.0
Jan 16 2023
5.0
Version: 4.2.1
This is by far the easiest tool to run AND DEBUG Python code on macOS. Debugger in Node.js is a bit flaky but helpful nonetheless.
drandrewjonesjr
drandrewjonesjr
Sep 18 2021
4.0.3
0.0
Sep 18 2021
0.0
Version: 4.0.3
The Good: Easy to use with almost no learning curve to write and run code. The Bad: There is no manual:( The Author should type a few paragraphs explaining 1. How to debug and track variable while stepping through a program 2. How to add a language like FORTRAN 3. I did not need it, but a page tiled "Quick Start" may be useful for some.
Madmanuk
Madmanuk
Mar 16 2017
2.3
0.0
Mar 16 2017
0.0
Version: 2.3
The software is quite nice, but the constant battle to avoid installing macupdate desktop makes me question whether its worth bothering.
Tim27
Tim27
Jul 12 2016
2.2.1
0.0
Jul 12 2016
0.0
Version: 2.2.1
I was so hoping that there would be a little stick figure guy running around the screen replacing code elements as you type them ;)
Mokgum
Mokgum
Jul 9 2016
2.2
5.0
Jul 9 2016
5.0
Version: 2.2
My favourite code editor, it's simple. lets you run code and see the result in the editor and it syntax and code completion is very good. It is my go to editor for short python, BASH, scripts
Mokgum
Mokgum
Nov 23 2015
2.1.1
5.0
Nov 23 2015
5.0
Version: 2.1.1
A simple editor for all the programming languages I use .... which provides syntax highlighting and the ability to run the code and see the result in the editor all for a very low price. .. just buy it, well worth it.
pietz
pietz
Nov 19 2015
2.1.1
5.0
Nov 19 2015
5.0
Version: 2.1.1
First and foremost: Can an Admin please clean up the reviews here? There are 1 star reviews with just the content of "...", double posts as well as a reviewer who would like to take his 1 star rating back. this app is currently rated at 3 stars and it would be higher than 4 stars if somebody would remove fake, spam and wrong reviews. Thanks

CodeRunner is fantastic and just what i need. Im a computer science student that is in touch with many different programming languages. i dont want to download an IDE for every single one of them. Those programs are often larger than 4GB alone! Plus they do and manage a lot under the hood. this might be something you want when working exclusively with one language, but for someone who wants to learn how these languages work its very shady what IDEs do in the background.

CodeRunner is the best of both worlds by giving me not only syntax highlighting, but also code completion and also integrated compiling, while not creating any intransparent project files or tasks in the background. it feels very clean to use.

If that werent good enough it supports pretty much every major programming language you can think of, making it the only tool you need. You get all of this for a crazy cheap price of $15! Holy Crap! I mean the developer could sell this for $100 and it would still be worth the money!

Absolute recommendation!
rcrooks1969
rcrooks1969
Nov 11 2015
2.1.1
5.0
Nov 11 2015
5.0
Version: 2.1.1
For what it does, this is an amazing editor for the price, both in features and performance. I do wish it had Emmet, or a plugin model so that someone could add things like that.
Nvukovlj
Nvukovlj
Nov 1 2015
2.0.3
5.0
Nov 1 2015
5.0
Version: 2.0.3
I've only recently started using CodeRunner (v2.0.3) and I am very, very impressed. It is an excellent tool to help you quickly test out some code snippets - really and excellent scratchpad with added bonus of providing nice support for the languages I use (Python, Java, Perl). A steal for the price.
Thehobbo
Thehobbo
Oct 10 2015
2.0.3
5.0
Oct 10 2015
5.0
Version: 2.0.3
The current rating (1.5 stars) does by no way, in my opinion, represent this app correctly. The low reviews here talk about installation issues which are not necessarily faults of the app - and one review is repeated twice with 1/2 star (how MacUpdate?). I've been using since v1, v2 brings lots of new features like better code completion and better syntax hi-lighting - generally a thorough polish all-round. For me it's my go-to app to quickly create, test or debug chunks of code. For front-end web development it's got your back with HTML, Javascript, jQuery, Node,js, PHP and Bash support (as well as many others). It has a tabbed interface so you can compare files quickly. Console view for debug output. You can use TextMate themes for code colouring as you prefer as well as many view options for font preferences etc. Loads more options. All-in-all, a great tool for any developer.
Ulyssesric
Ulyssesric
Oct 2 2015
2.0.3
0.0
Oct 2 2015
0.0
Version: 2.0.3
I've purchased CodeRunner 1 from Mac App Store years ago, and the developer promised that I can purchase CodeRunner 2 with discount.

When I launch CodeRunner 2, it insists that my copy of CodeRunner 1 is invalid (how can it be ?) and suggests that I should re-download CodeRunner 1 from MAS. So I delete the original app only to find that I can't re-download CodeRunner 1 anymore! It had been completely removed from the store thus it can't be searched. I also tried to re-download from 'Purchased' tab but MAS keeps complaining there is an error. In the end, I've now lost CodeRunner 1, and still can't get discount price for upgrading CodeRunner 2! I know that $14.99 is not much, but it doesn't feel right!

Have submitted support request on developer's website and waiting for response. I will revert star ratings to 5 after this incident resolves. For anyone who is going to upgrade, DON'T DELETE CodeRunner 1.
Brian-ellith
Brian-ellith
Sep 10 2015
2.0.3
0.0
Sep 10 2015
0.0
Version: 2.0.3
Tried to use version 1.3.1 from the App Store, will not install on my computer no matter how many time I try it. Not sure what is wrong
Akanico
Akanico
Dec 25 2014
1.3.1
0.0
Dec 25 2014
0.0
Version: 1.3.1
A new and improved version is out, 2.0.1 currently.
jsonbirduk
jsonbirduk
Nov 7 2014
1.3.1
0.0
Nov 7 2014
0.0
Version: 1.3.1
Tried on Yosemite. I don't what's wrong, but it keeps crashing all the time!
drkameleon
drkameleon
Nov 7 2014
1.3.1
0.5
Nov 7 2014
0.5
Version: 1.3.1
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KyleThmpsn
KyleThmpsn
Nov 19 2012
1.3.1
4.5
Nov 19 2012
4.5
Version: 1.3.1
I bought CodeRunner when I started getting into Java programming classes. In class, we used jGRASP to code & compile, and I wanted something to use at home for assignments. While jGRASP is also available for Mac, I wanted something a little easier to use and a lot cleaner, and after a quick Mac App Store search, I found what I was looking for -- CodeRunner. For $10, this app can't be beat. While I haven't tried out any other languages other than Java, CodeRunner neatly lays out my code and also suggests different things as I type. It does everything I need it to, in a very clean manner. Bottom line, if you're getting into programming, this is the app you need to have. Best part, it's only $10! One more thing. The site listed for the developer seems to be outdated on MacUpdate. Here's the current link to check out more features before you buy. http://www.krillapps.com/coderunner/
Cgntoonartist
Cgntoonartist
Jun 10 2012
1.3
5.0
Jun 10 2012
5.0
Version: 1.3
CodeRunner is a brilliant app. The only thing is missing is support for CSS3 and HTML5.
Cgc
Cgc
Feb 6 2012
1.3
5.0
Feb 6 2012
5.0
Version: 1.3
After using TextWrangler to learn Python in I wanted something a little more seamless/integrated so I bought CodeRunner. Couldn't be happier with CodeRunner.
Cgc
Cgc
Feb 3 2012
1.3
5.0
Feb 3 2012
5.0
Version: 1.3
Looks like a great program but without a demo there's no way I'd drop $10 when there's so many good alternatives out there. Need to be able to see why it's worth $10.
J-w-
J-w-
Jul 21 2011
1.0.1
0.0
Jul 21 2011
0.0
Version: 1.0.1
Looks interesting. It's too bad the App Store doesn't allow demos, because I'd prefer to try it before buying. Maybe the developer could release a free version that supports only one language?
RobertAudi
RobertAudi
Sep 29 2022
4.1.1
4.0
Sep 29 2022
4.0
Version: 4.1.1
Ervins Strauhmanis
Ervins Strauhmanis
Sep 30 2018
5.0
Sep 30 2018
5.0
Version: null
aungkokohtet-tu-ak
aungkokohtet-tu-ak
Sep 28 2018
3.5
Sep 28 2018
3.5
Version: null
Lo116
Lo116
Sep 26 2018
5.0
Sep 26 2018
5.0
Version: null
tower3120
tower3120
Feb 21 2018
4.5
Feb 21 2018
4.5
Version: null
MyXserve1
MyXserve1
Jan 3 2018
5.0
Jan 3 2018
5.0
Version: null
Teksestro
Teksestro
Oct 10 2016
5.0
Oct 10 2016
5.0
Version: null
Appiculous
Appiculous
Jul 17 2016
5.0
Jul 17 2016
5.0
Version: null
Mokgum
Mokgum
Jul 9 2016
5.0
Jul 9 2016
5.0
Version: null
pietz
pietz
Nov 19 2015
5.0
Nov 19 2015
5.0
Version: null
rcrooks1969
rcrooks1969
Nov 11 2015
5.0
Nov 11 2015
5.0
Version: null
Nvukovlj
Nvukovlj
Nov 1 2015
5.0
Nov 1 2015
5.0
Version: null
Oolong
Oolong
Oct 20 2015
5.0
Oct 20 2015
5.0
Version: null
Thehobbo
Thehobbo
Oct 10 2015
5.0
Oct 10 2015
5.0
Version: null
C-g-
C-g-
Mar 7 2015
5.0
Mar 7 2015
5.0
Version: null
drkameleon
drkameleon
Nov 7 2014
0.5
Nov 7 2014
0.5
Version: null
cantor
cantor
Apr 28 2013
5.0
Apr 28 2013
5.0
Version: null
KyleThmpsn
KyleThmpsn
Nov 19 2012
4.5
Nov 19 2012
4.5
Version: null
Cgntoonartist
Cgntoonartist
Jun 10 2012
5.0
Jun 10 2012
5.0
Version: null
Cgc
Cgc
Feb 6 2012
5.0
Feb 6 2012
5.0
Version: null
hced
hced
Jan 13 2012
5.0
Jan 13 2012
5.0
Version: null
poobard
poobard
May 13 2011
5.0
May 13 2011
5.0
Version: null
karsten-1
karsten-1
May 4 2011
5.0
May 4 2011
5.0
Version: null
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