remix-ide
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Description:
Desktop version of Remix web IDE used for Ethereum smart contract development
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.3.6@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @eth_remix  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: ethereum solidity smart-contracts blockchain development
Install: brew install --cask remix-ide
About:
Remix IDE Desktop is a comprehensive suite of tools for Ethereum smart contract development, providing an integrated environment for writing, compiling, and debugging Solidity code. It offers a seamless desktop experience that leverages the full capabilities of the web-based Remix platform. This tool is essential for developers building and deploying decentralized applications on the Ethereum network.
Key Features:
  • Solidity compiler with version management
  • Static analysis and security plugins
  • Integrated debugger with step-through functionality
  • Deployment and transaction interaction interface
Use Cases:
  • Developing and compiling Solidity smart contracts
  • Testing and debugging Ethereum transactions locally
  • Deploying smart contracts to Ethereum testnets and mainnet
Alternatives:
  • Hardhat – Hardhat is a Node.js-based development environment focused on testing and scripting, while Remix provides a more visual, browser-based IDE experience.
  • Truffle Suite – Truffle is a command-line focused framework for Ethereum development, whereas Remix offers a more interactive GUI for contract lifecycle management.
Version History
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Jul 28, 2024 9:25pm 1.3.6 0 VERSION_BUMP 4b2fcb12