WHITTL
A Python development environment with built-in AI assistance, one-click builds for Windows, Linux, and Android, and a full-featured code editor. Write code, generate code, or both.
DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
- Code editor with syntax highlighting, AST-powered code folding, autocomplete, and bracket auto-pairing
- Real-time error detection (pyflakes) with inline error indicators
- Multi-file project management with tabbed editing and line count tracking
- Smart file routing — keyword search + AI selects the right files in large projects
- One-click builds — Windows .exe, Linux AppImage, Android APK, and setup installers
- Explain mode — highlight any code and get a plain-English explanation
- Project versioning and history
- Multi-file search across your entire project
- Real .py files on your disk — open in any editor, version with git, own forever
- Works on Windows and Linux
AI ASSISTANCE
- Generate desktop apps (PySide6) or mobile apps (Flet) from natural language descriptions
- Conversational AI — ask questions, get explanations, iterate on your code through chat
- 150+ auto-fix rules catch common mistakes — hallucinated APIs, deprecated patterns, missing imports
- Multiple AI backends — Claude, DeepSeek, Gemini, or fully offline with Ollama
- Bring your own API key — no middleman markup, no message limits, no monthly quotas
- Surgical quick-edit — simple changes applied instantly without an API call
MOBILE BUILDS
- Build Android APKs with one click — no Android Studio, no Java, no Gradle
- Device format selector — Phone, Tablet, or custom dimensions
- One-click install to device via USB
- Pure Python APK signing — all build tools downloaded automatically
SCREENSHOTS
MOBILE APP OUTPUT
Phone — Recipe App
Tablet — Same App
DEMO
HOW IT WORKS
1. Start a new project or import existing Python code
2. Write code in the editor, or describe what you want and let AI generate it
3. Use the AI chat to ask questions, explain code, or iterate on changes
4. Run and test directly inside Whittl with built-in error detection
5. Build to .exe, AppImage, or Android APK with one click
What's New in v2.0.0
- Mobile App Generation — Generate Flet mobile apps with Material Design, touch-friendly layouts, and device format selector (Phone/Tablet/Custom).
- Android APK Builds — One-click APK build with automatic template download, pure Python signing (no Java needed), and USB device install.
- 25+ Auto-Fix Rules — Catches hallucinated controls, deprecated APIs, incorrect enums, bare filenames, unused imports, and more. Runs on every generation, every play, and every APK build.
- Linux Support — Full compatibility with Linux including PEP 668 support and pure Python APK signing.
- Crash Logging — Unhandled exceptions saved to ~/.whittl/crash.log for easy bug reporting.
- 160 Unit Tests — Every auto-fix rule tested with input/output verification, regression tests, and passthrough checks.
FAQ
Is Whittl a one-time purchase?
Yes. $20 CAD one-time with no subscription, no message limits, and no monthly fees.
What AI providers does Whittl support?
Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Ollama for fully offline use. Bring your own API key.
Can Whittl build Android apps?
Yes. One-click Android APK builds, no Android Studio or Java required.
Do I own the code Whittl generates?
Yes. All code is saved as real .py files on disk. Open in any editor, version with git, own forever.
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