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Gekko Pro IDE, developed and published by JV Electromech, is a desktop AI-assisted Arduino development environment currently available in version 0.1.0, which is the only released version to date. Falling within the software development and embedded programming category, the application is designed to streamline the process of writing, compiling, and deploying Arduino sketches while extending traditional IDE functionality with artificial intelligence and Internet of Things tooling. Its compilation and flashing capabilities are handled through integration with arduino-cli, allowing users to build and upload sketches to connected hardware directly from the desktop environment. Beyond core code editing and deployment, Gekko Pro IDE includes a wiring renderer that enables users to draw structured wiring diagrams, supporting clearer hardware documentation and project planning for breadboard and circuit layouts. The software also features an IoT studio in which users can manage connected devices through a dashboard built with drag-and-drop widgets, making it suitable for monitoring and interacting with IoT deployments without extensive manual configuration. A distinguishing component of the environment is gekko.ai, an integrated chat assistant that provides instant code and library suggestions to assist developers during the programming workflow. Access to the cloud-backed chat and IoT studio functionality requires signing in with a Gekko account, and a free tier is available for users who wish to evaluate these connected services. Typical use cases include hobbyist and professional Arduino sketch development, prototyping of microcontroller-based projects, creation of wiring documentation, and management of IoT device dashboards. By combining compilation, flashing, diagramming, device management, and AI-assisted coding within a single desktop application, Gekko Pro IDE positions itself as an all-in-one environment for Arduino and IoT development workflows.
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