XHARBOUR BUILDER · OPEN SOURCESource and downloads in preparation
BuilderOpen source

FAMILIAR LANGUAGE. A NEW CHAPTER.

Your xBase code.
A future you
can build.

xHarbour Builder is moving to open source. Bring your xBase applications forward with source you can explore and adapt, a visual IDE on Windows, and a native compiler and runtime on Linux.

Source & release status Explore the platforms

Your independent applications can stay commercial and closed source. Component license conditions apply.

STILL SPEAKING YOUR LANGUAGExBase / .prg
hello.prg
PROCEDURE Main()
   OutStd("Hello, xHarbour!" + Chr(10))
RETURN
xHarbour / xBaseSource you can work with
Hello, xHarbour!Example output
ILLUSTRATIVE CODE EXAMPLEWINDOWS·LINUX
Visual development on WindowsCompiler, runtime, IDE and editor
Native tools for LinuxConsole compiler, runtime and xBuild
Make the tools fit your ideasAdaptable source and clear build instructions

BUILT ON WHAT YOU KNOW

Keep your applications
moving forward.

Build on your xBase experience and existing application code. Open source gives you room to explore new ideas and adapt the tools to the way you work.

THE OPEN SOURCE TRANSITION

Explore. Adapt.
Build what comes next.

The open source edition is being prepared around source code, build instructions and matching package sources: a practical foundation for your own toolchain. Explore the implementation, develop your ideas and keep your changes moving forward under the component licenses.

Understand the changes
01 / THE TOOLCHAIN

Familiar tools.
Reviewed foundations.

The current Windows profiles bring together the compiler, xBuild, visual IDE, editor and application runtime. A native Windows ARM64 profile is also being prepared.

  • xBase and DBF/CDX workflows
  • Source-built compiler and runtime
  • Documented replacement components
Find your platform
02 / YOUR APPLICATIONS

Your code remains
your business.

Independent applications can stay closed source and commercial under the documented company grants and applicable third-party terms. Builder itself follows its component licenses.

  • Royalty-free applications under company grants
  • Original third-party licenses and notices
  • Clear migration notes for older projects
Read the licensing overview

ALREADY USING XHARBOUR BUILDER?

Start with the application you have.

Start with a copy of a familiar application, explore the new toolchain and use the migration notes to plan your next build.

Read the migration guide