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Dev tools · September 20, 2011

repl.it — A client-side web REPL for 15+ languages

Describe what you want. Replit builds it. Get a working app or website in minutes. No coding required.

repl.it — A client-side web REPL for 15+ languages launched on September 20, 2011 with 27 votes, #54 of 306 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 15 years on.

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In plain words

Replit is a web-based development environment supporting over 15 programming languages. It allows users to write, run, and share code directly in a browser without local setup. The platform enables developers to quickly prototype applications and websites by describing what they want to build, with the system generating working code. It serves programmers of all levels who need fast iteration and collaboration capabilities.

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