energia
« Back to VersTracker
Description:
Electronics prototyping platform
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.8.10E23@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: electronics embedded arduino ide ti microcontroller
Install: brew install --cask energia
About:
Energia is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on Wiring and Arduino, designed for creating interactive electronic objects. It provides a simplified C/C++ programming environment and supports a wide range of microcontroller boards. This makes embedded development accessible to students, hobbyists, and professionals.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform IDE with simplified C/C++ syntax
  • Support for multiple microcontroller architectures
  • Extensive library ecosystem for sensors and peripherals
  • Integrated debugger and serial monitor tools
Use Cases:
  • Prototyping IoT devices and sensor networks
  • Educational robotics and embedded systems courses
  • Rapid hardware iteration for makers and engineers
Alternatives:
  • Arduino IDE – Energia is a fork of Arduino IDE with specific focus on Texas Instruments microcontrollers
  • PlatformIO – PlatformIO offers more advanced project management and multi-framework support
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:17pm 1.8.10E23 0 VERSION_BUMP de8c3d7e
Jul 10, 2024 4:11pm 1.8.10E23 0 VERSION_BUMP 9a25507b