Local-first Python IDE and developer toolkit for Windows. DevCenter combines a PySide6 code editor, static analyzer, PyInstaller build helper, license collector, file index and optional Claude/Anthropic assistant in one desktop suite.
Not Azure DevCenter, Microsoft Dev Box, Moderne DevCenter or Devbox. This is
dev-bricks/DevCenter— an open-source Python desktop app.
| Need | Tool |
|---|---|
| Local Python IDE with editor, analyzer and build helper | python main.py |
| One-click EXE packaging | build_exe.bat / Build tab |
| Static code analysis | Analyze tab |
| Workspace export for PWA companion | File → Export workspace |
| Windows launcher | START_DevCenter.bat |
- Local-first workflow: projects, indexes, settings and build artifacts stay on your machine by default.
- Python desktop focus: PySide6 interface, syntax highlighting, project explorer, terminal output and settings persistence.
- Static analysis built in: method/class detection, complexity checks, import analysis, TODO/FIXME detection and encoding repair helpers.
- Build and release helpers: PyInstaller wrapper, icon conversion, third-party license collection, release notes and export planning.
- Optional AI assistant: Claude/Anthropic integration is opt-in and uses local settings, keyring or environment variables.
- Companion-ready export: writes a redacted
devcenter-workspace-v1.jsonfor the staticweb_companion/PWA viewer.
git clone https://github.com/dev-bricks/DevCenter.git
cd DevCenter
pip install -r requirements.txt
python main.pyWindows helpers:
START_DevCenter.bat
build_exe.bat- Python syntax highlighting, line numbers, auto-indent, multi-tab
- Comment toggle (Ctrl+/), drag-and-drop files
- AST-based method and class detection
- Cyclomatic complexity, unused import detection
- TODO/FIXME finder, encoding checker and repair
- One-click EXE via PyInstaller (one-file / one-directory)
- ICO converter (PNG/JPG to ICO)
- Third-party license collector for distributions
- Claude/Anthropic API integration — opt-in, key stays local
- Code generation, review, explanation, and development loop
- SQLite file index with full-text search
- Duplicate detection (hash-based)
- Backup sync with automatic WAL checkpoint
- Structured JSON settings for editor, build, AI, sync and appearance
- Import/export support for reproducible setups
- Theme and window state restored on restart
- Static
web_companion/PWA viewer for redacted workspace exports - Installable, offline-capable, no backend required
Requirements: Python 3.10+, Windows 10/11 (primary), Linux/macOS (experimental)
git clone https://github.com/dev-bricks/DevCenter.git
cd DevCenter
pip install -r requirements.txt
python main.pyDependencies (see requirements.txt):
PySide6>=6.5.0 # GUI framework
pyinstaller>=5.0 # EXE packaging
Pillow>=9.0 # Image processing
anthropic>=0.18.0 # Claude API (optional)
chardet>=5.0 # Encoding detection
keyring>=23.0 # Secure key storage
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| Ctrl+N | New file |
| Ctrl+O | Open file |
| Ctrl+S | Save |
| Ctrl+Shift+N | New project |
| Ctrl+Shift+O | Open project |
| F5 | Run |
| F6 | Build |
| Ctrl+/ | Toggle comment |
| Ctrl+Shift+A | Toggle AI assistant |
| Ctrl+, | Settings |
python -m unittest discover -s tests -v
python -m compileall -q main.py manage_translations.py translator.py src testsGitHub Actions runs the same smoke checks on Python 3.10, 3.11 and 3.12.
DevCenter is a local desktop application. Projects, settings, file indexes and build artifacts stay on your machine by default. Network access occurs only for explicitly configured integrations such as the optional Claude/Anthropic API or package installation commands started by the user.
API keys must not be committed to the repository. Use environment variables, the local keyring or the app settings.
Details: PRIVACY_POLICY.md
- Code folding
- Extended search and replace
- Git integration
- Debugger support
- Plugin system
- Additional themes
- MSIX packaging
- Auto-update
DevCenter/
├── main.py # Entry point
├── requirements.txt
├── src/
│ ├── core/ # Settings, event bus, project manager
│ ├── modules/
│ │ ├── editor/ # Code editor with syntax highlighting
│ │ ├── analyzer/ # AST analysis, encoding repair
│ │ ├── builder/ # PyInstaller wrapper, icon converter, license collector
│ │ ├── ai_assistant/ # Claude API integration
│ │ └── filemanager/ # File index, backup sync
│ └── gui/ # Main window, panels, dialogs
├── web_companion/ # Static PWA viewer for workspace exports
└── tests/ # Unit tests
GPL v3 — see LICENSE. PySide6 is LGPL.
This project is an unpaid open-source donation. Liability is limited to intent and gross negligence (§ 521 German Civil Code). Use at your own risk. No warranty, no maintenance guarantee, no fitness-for-purpose assumed.
DevCenter ist eine lokale Desktop-Entwicklungsumgebung für Python-Projekte: Code schreiben → Analysieren → Testen → Kompilieren → Veröffentlichen. Kombiniert 11 spezialisierte Tools in einer kohärenten Suite.
Nicht identisch mit Azure DevCenter, Microsoft Dev Box, Moderne DevCenter oder Devbox.
| Ursprungstool | Modul | Funktion |
|---|---|---|
| PythonBox V8 | Editor | Code-Editor mit Syntax-Highlighting, Auto-Indent |
| MethodenAnalyser V3 | Analyzer | Statische Code-Analyse, Komplexitätsberechnung |
| EncodingFixer | Analyzer | Encoding-Erkennung und -Reparatur |
| UltimateKompilator V3.1 | Builder | Python → EXE Kompilierung via PyInstaller |
| IcoBuilder | Builder | Bild → ICO Konvertierung |
| ThirdPartyLicenses | Builder | Lizenz-Sammlung für Third-Party-Pakete |
| Entwicklerschleife V3 | AI Assistant | Claude API Integration für Code-Generierung |
| ProFiler V14 | FileManager | Datei-Indizierung und Volltext-Suche |
| ProSync V3.1 | FileManager | Intelligente Backup-Synchronisation |
Einstellungen werden gespeichert in:
- Windows:
%APPDATA%\DevCenter\settings.json - Linux/macOS:
~/.config/DevCenter/settings.json
Wichtige Einstellungen:
{
"editor": { "font_family": "Consolas", "font_size": 11, "tab_size": 4 },
"build": { "output_dir": "dist", "one_file": true },
"ai": { "api_key": "", "model": "claude-sonnet-4-5", "max_tokens": 4096 },
"sync": { "backup_path": "D:\\Backups\\DevCenter", "auto_backup": true }
}DevCenter ist eine lokale Desktop-Anwendung. Projekte, Einstellungen, Datei-Indizes und Build-Artefakte bleiben standardmäßig auf dem lokalen Rechner. Netzwerkzugriffe entstehen nur durch explizit konfigurierte Integrationen.
API-Schlüssel gehören nicht in das Repository. Details: PRIVACY_POLICY.md
Dieses Projekt ist eine unentgeltliche Open-Source-Schenkung im Sinne der §§ 516 ff. BGB. Die Haftung des Urhebers ist gemäß § 521 BGB auf Vorsatz und grobe Fahrlässigkeit beschränkt. Ergänzend gelten die Haftungsausschlüsse der GPL-3.0. Nutzung auf eigenes Risiko.