How to Install Geany IDE on Linux
Tags: howto, linux, opensource, ubuntu
Published: 2019-10-03 08:25:09

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![geany screenshot 4](https://i0.wp.com/fossnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/geany-screenshot-1.png?w=665&ssl=1)<figcaption>Geany IDE</figcaption>

Geany is a cross-platform, feature-rich full-blown [integrated development environment](https://dev.to/xeroxism/how-to-install-atom-editor-in-ubuntu-linux-29h) (IDE), that you can get on [Linux](https://fossnaija.com/linux-installation-dual-booting-with-windows-7/). One good reason I like using the Geany IDE is because of automatica compiler recognition; once a compiler of a programming language is installed on a PC  you don’t need any further configuration to start using the compiler to write programs. Geany locates the compiler in the system automatically for you. So if you need a very light-weight IDE for most of your programming (especially languages where you need to compile the source code), I would advise you to go for Geany. 

![geany_theme_screenshot_light](https://i2.wp.com/fossnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/geany_theme_screenshot_light.png?resize=665%2C360&ssl=1)<figcaption>Geany Light Theme</figcaption>

Other reasons you should try geany include , but not limited to, the following; 

- **It is lightweight**. This is very important as it does not require heavy system resources (like memory). And it loads super fast. Only necessary plugins are packaged with it , even though more plugins can  be downloaded for extended functionalities.

- It can used for simple text editing and, and as a result of a large number of supported files can be used for any programming purpose as a capable IDE.

- Geany saves and refreshes sessions automatically. You can continue from whee you stopped working after a close.

- **Popularity**. It is commonly found in the software repository of different [Linux distributions](https://fossnaija.com/10-common-terms-every-linux-user-should-know/) (distros).

- **It is “free”**. Both [as in freedom](https://dev.to/xeroxism/why-hackathons-should-insist-on-free-software-8f1) (you can share modify and share it) and as in “free beer” you can download and install for free.

- It supports many popular programming languages like JAVA, Python,  Go, JavaScript, C/C++, Lisp, Pascal, [Fortran](https://dev.to/xeroxism/how-to-install-fortran-compiler-in-linux-428l),  and so many more.
- 

![geany_screenshot_dark](https://i0.wp.com/fossnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/geany_screenshot_dark.png?resize=665%2C379&ssl=1)<figcaption>Geany Dark Theme.</figcaption>

**INSTALLATION**

Geany is available in the software center and package archives of many Linux [ditros](https://fossnaija.com/10-common-terms-every-linux-user-should-know/). Simply search for “geany” and install with a click.

![geany installation software centre](https://i0.wp.com/fossnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/geany-installation-software-centre.png?resize=665%2C248&ssl=1)<figcaption>Geany Installation.</figcaption>

**Using the command line**

You can install geany in the different Linux distros using the following command combinations;

### **Debian/Ubuntu:**

**```
sudo apt-get install geany
```**

_To get the newer versions of geany you can use the command;_

_Add the _[_PPA_](https://fossnaija.com/how-to-install-software-using-ppa-ubuntu/)_ to your system_

**```
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:geany-dev/ppa
```**

_Update system Software archives;_

**```
sudo apt-get update
```**

_Before installing;_

**```
sudo apt-get install geany
```**

### **Fedora Linux**

**```
yum install geany
```**

### **Arch Linux**

```
pacman -S geany
```
    

### **USING SOFTWARE CENTER**  

You can also use the software center of your particular Linux distro to install geany; simply enter the name – geany – into the search box and hit enter. From there you can install geany with a one simple click.

You can start using one of the best IDEs on Linux right away.

**Happy Linux’NG!**

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