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  A next-generation data science IDE
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## What is Positron?

- A next-generation data science IDE built by [Posit PBC](https://posit.co/)
- An extensible, polyglot tool for writing code and exploring data
- A familiar environment for reproducible authoring and publishing

![Positron, a next-generation data science IDE](images/astropy.png)

## Get started using Positron

Find out what you need to know to [get started](start.qmd) using Positron, and explore our user guides on topics such as [choosing interpreters](interpreters.qmd) and the [Data Explorer](data-explorer.qmd). Our [FAQs](faqs.qmd) cover some common questions you may have. 

Positron is built on [Code OSS](https://github.com/microsoft/vscode). To learn about basic features like commands, settings, using source control, and more, see the [VS Code documentation](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs).

## Install Positron

Install Positron from our [Releases](https://github.com/posit-dev/positron/releases) page on GitHub.

Currently, Positron is producing pre-release builds from a continuous integration (CI) system for macOS, Windows, and Linux. These pre-release builds are tagged with a version number here on our Github repository. Select the build you want to download, then click on **Assets** and download the `.dmg` (for Mac), `.exe` (for Windows), or `.deb` (for Linux) file.

## Share your feedback about Positron

We invite you to join us on [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/posit-dev/positron/discussions) to ask questions and share feedback. [Read more](feedback.qmd) about giving feedback and reporting bugs.

## License

Positron™ is licensed under the [Elastic License 2.0](https://github.com/posit-dev/positron?tab=License-1-ov-file#readme), a source-available license. [Read more](licensing.qmd) about what this license means and our decision to use it.

Positron™ and the Positron icon™ are trademarks of Posit Software, PBC. All rights reserved.