arduino-ide
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Description:
Electronics prototyping platform
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.3.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @Arduino  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: arduino electronics ide hardware iot firmware
Install: brew install --cask arduino-ide
About:
Arduino IDE is the official integrated development environment for writing, compiling, and uploading code to Arduino boards. It simplifies hardware programming by providing a user-friendly interface, built-in libraries, and device management tools. The latest version 2.x offers a more modern, responsive interface and enhanced debugging capabilities.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Built-in library manager for easy dependency installation
  • Serial plotter and monitor for real-time data visualization
  • Integrated debugger for advanced troubleshooting
  • Modern, responsive user interface in version 2.x
Use Cases:
  • Prototyping IoT devices and smart home projects
  • Educational electronics and robotics courses
  • Rapid hardware iteration and testing
Alternatives:
  • PlatformIO – More powerful for advanced users with CLI and IDE integrations, but steeper learning curve
  • Arduino CLI – Headless tool for CI/CD and automated workflows, lacks GUI
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 17, 2025 6:53pm 2.3.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 0645a3a8