Espresso-C

Espresso-C is a lightweight C/C++ IDE and code editor for macOS, designed for developers writing and compiling C and C++ programs. It provides syntax highlighting, code completion, project management, and integration with standard Unix build tools and compilers. The app targets students, educators, and hobbyist programmers who want a simple alternative to heavier IDEs like Xcode or CLion for small to medium C/C++ projects.</description> <parameter name="recommendation">We could not find recent information about Espresso-C's development status or whether a native Apple Silicon build exists. The app appears to be niche and not widely documented in public sources. If you rely on Espresso-C, contact the developer (mlfarrell) directly to ask whether a native Apple Silicon build is planned or available. This is important because Apple will remove Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), at which point an Intel-only build will no longer launch. As more actively maintained alternatives with confirmed native Apple Silicon support, consider Xcode (free, Apple's official IDE), VS Code (free, lightweight, widely used), or CLion (commercial, feature-rich). All three run natively on M-series Macs and are under active development.