CodeLobster IDE Reviews

CodeLobster IDE

4.0 out of 5 stars
Visual Studio Code Reviews

Visual Studio Code

4.8 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 1 Rating

Total 4 out of 5 stars
ease 4 out of 5 stars
features 5 out of 5 stars
design 4 out of 5 stars
support 5 out of 5 stars

Average Ratings 28 Ratings

Total 5 out of 5 stars
ease 5 out of 5 stars
features 5 out of 5 stars
design 5 out of 5 stars
support 4.5 out of 5 stars

Description

When embarking on PHP development, one of the initial challenges is selecting an appropriate Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Many commercial IDEs come with steep price tags ranging from $100 to $500. In contrast, we present a versatile, portable IDE that is completely FREE and packed with essential features, including syntax highlighting for PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; enhanced autocomplete for those languages; a robust debugger specifically for PHP; contextual and dynamic assistance; a code validation tool; a SQL management system; and much more. CodeLobster IDE efficiently facilitates the PHP development workflow, allowing you to focus on coding without needing to memorize function names, arguments, tags, or attributes, thanks to our comprehensive autocomplete capabilities across PHP, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Additionally, users can easily access helpful information by pressing F1 or utilizing the dedicated Help feature. Our built-in, complimentary PHP Debugger further ensures that you can validate your code seamlessly and locally. Furthermore, CodeLobster IDE's user-friendly interface and extensive support make it an ideal choice for both beginners and seasoned developers alike.

Description

Visual Studio Code is a highly extensible AI-powered code editor built for developers who demand flexibility and performance. It combines intelligent coding assistance, modern debugging tools, and collaboration features in one lightweight package. With Agent Mode, VS Code reads your codebase, runs terminal commands, and edits across files automatically until tasks are complete. Its Next Edit Suggestions feature predicts and completes your next move as you type, enhancing speed and code accuracy. The Model Context Protocol (MCP) enables developers to connect their favorite AI models—from OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure, or Google—and extend functionality through custom servers. Developers can work in any language, from JavaScript and Python to C#, Java, and Go, while leveraging over 75,000 extensions for added productivity. Seamless integration with GitHub Codespaces, cloud storage, and CI/CD tools allows teams to code, collaborate, and deploy anywhere. Open-source at its core, VS Code empowers both individuals and enterprises to innovate without limits.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

HTML Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
PHP Yes 
TypeScript Yes 
.NET Aspire No 
Apigene No 
BlackBit VOID No 
CodeIgniter Yes 
Crowdin No 
GBPly No 
GPT-5.1-Codex-Max No 
JarvisLabs.ai No 
Markdown No 
Mel No 
SautiKit No 
Seqora No 
ShieldProbe No 
SideShift No 
Statsig No 
goormIDE No 

Integrations

HTML Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
PHP Yes 
TypeScript Yes 
.NET Aspire Yes 
Apigene Yes 
BlackBit VOID Yes 
CodeIgniter No 
Crowdin Yes 
GBPly Yes 
GPT-5.1-Codex-Max Yes 
JarvisLabs.ai Yes 
Markdown Yes 
Mel Yes 
SautiKit Yes 
Seqora Yes 
ShieldProbe Yes 
SideShift Yes 
Statsig Yes 
goormIDE Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

CodeLobster Software

Founded

2007

Website

www.codelobster.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

code.visualstudio.com

Product Features

Code Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

IDE

Code Completion No 
Compiler No 
Cross Platform Support No 
Debugger No 
Drag and Drop UI No 
Integrations and Plugins No 
Multi Language Support No 
Project Management No 
Text Editor / Code Editor No 

Text Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

Product Features

Code Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

IDE

Code Completion No 
Compiler No 
Cross Platform Support No 
Debugger No 
Drag and Drop UI No 
Integrations and Plugins No 
Multi Language Support No 
Project Management No 
Text Editor / Code Editor No 

Software Documentation

Access Roles / User Permissions Yes 
Automatic Documentation Generation Yes 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Docs Web Hosting Yes 
Feedback Capture Yes 
Markdown Support Yes 
Multiple Formats Support Yes 
Multiple Versions Support Yes 
Version Control Yes 
WYSIWIG Editor No 
Webhooks Yes 
reStructured Text Support Yes 

Source Code Management

Access Controls/Permissions No 
Bug Tracking Yes 
Build Automation Yes 
Change Management Yes 
Code Review Yes 
Collaboration No 
Continuous Integration No 
Repository Management No 
Version Control No 

Text Editors

API Yes 
Auto-Complete Yes 
Code Folding Yes 
Column Editing Yes 
Customizable Themes Yes 
Debugging Yes 
Formatting / Table Editing Yes 
Keyboard Shortcuts Yes 
Multi-Monitor Editing Yes 
Syntax Highlighting Yes 
WYSIWYG Yes 

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