Programming IDEs
Visual Studio Code + Spin2 Extension
- Best fit: Modern, general-purpose professional IDE ecosystem.
- Propellers: P1 and P2 — Spin/PASM and Spin2/PASM2.
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux.
- Strengths: IntelliSense, navigation, highlighting, formatting, project tools, integrated compile/program workflow.
- Support: Stephen Moraco / Iron Sheep Productions; active Parallax Forum community.
- Community: Substantial ongoing forum discussion and Propeller Live Forum exposure.
- Download: Spin2 Extension for Visual Studio Code
MaccaSoft Spin Tools IDE
- Best fit: Modern, dedicated Propeller IDE with a familiar workflow.
- Propellers: P1 and P2 — Spin/PASM and Spin2/PASM2.
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux.
- Strengths: Real-time compilation, code navigation/assist, integrated terminal, P2 debugging, simple setup.
- Support: Marco Maccaferri / MaccaSoft; active developer participation on the Parallax Forums.
- Community: Very active Propeller Forum discussion with substantial developer/user participation.
- Download: MaccaSoft Spin Tools IDE
Parallax Propeller Tool
- Best fit: Factory-developed, dedicated Propeller environment.
- Propellers: P1 and P2 — Spin/PASM and Spin2/PASM2.
- Platforms: Windows.
- Strengths: Simple edit–compile–download workflow, minimal configuration, integrated Propeller tools and P2 debugging.
- Support: Parallax-developed and supported, with extensive community knowledge.
- Community: Extensive historical and current presence across the Propeller Forums and Propeller Live Forum.
- Download: Parallax Propeller Tool