mu-editor/mu
A small, simple editor for beginner Python programmers. Written in Python and Qt5. observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
10/100
- Activity 39
- Release rhythm 8
- Longevity 100
Flags: prerelease_only archived
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 3921
- days_rel: 646
- days_push: 367
- n_releases_24m: 1
Adoption not part of the score
1505 stars · 463 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
Mu is a simple, beginner-focused Python code editor built with Python and Qt5, offering modes for standard Python, MicroPython, CircuitPython, and Pygame. It was designed with teachers and learners to provide a minimal, unintimidating development environment.
Use cases
- simple python editor for kids learning to code
- flash microbit with micropython
- beginner-friendly ide for teaching python
- editor for circuitpython boards
- run pygame sketches easily
- teach programming in classroom
When to choose
- teaching absolute beginners their first Python steps
- working with MicroPython/CircuitPython boards like micro:bit
- you want a minimal editor with one obvious way to do things
When to avoid
- you need a maintained tool with ongoing bug fixes and updates
- professional development requiring advanced IDE features
- you need support for modern Python versions or new hardware
Facets
application · maturity abandoned
editor testing education text-editors developer-tools windows python cross-platform beginner-friendly qt5 micropython circuitpython pygame raspberry-pi learning-to-code debugging macos linux desktop
3 sources
- readme: https://github.com/mu-editor/mu · fetched 2026-08-28 · fb3e10cc1141
- homepage: http://codewith.mu · fetched 2026-08-29 · 14f212aac0ca
- site_page: https://codewith.mu/en/about · fetched 2026-08-29 · 8c16a3abaef7
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| mu-editor/mu | main | 10 |
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