What is MPLAB X IDE?

MPLAB® X IDE IS A SOFTWARE PROGRAM THAT IS USED TO DEVELOP APPLICATIONS FOR MICROCHIP MICROCONTROLLERS AND DIGITAL SIGNAL CONTROLLERS.

This development tool is called an Integrated Development Environment, or IDE, because it provides a single integrated “environment” to develop code for embedded microcontrollers. MPLAB X IDE incorporates powerful tools to help you discover, configure, develop, debug and qualify your embedded designs. MPLAB X IDE works seamlessly with the MPLAB development ecosystem of software and tools, many of which are completely free.