The current version of MPLAB IDE is version 8. It is a 32-bit application on Microsoft Windows and includes several free software components for application development, hardware emulation and debugging. MPLAB IDE also serves as a single, unified graphical user interface for additional Microchip and third-party software and hardware development tools. Both Assembly and C programming languages can be used with MPLAB IDE v8. Others may be supported through the use of third-party programs. Support for MPLAB IDE, along with sample code, tutorials, and drivers can be found on Microchip's website. MPLAB IDE v8 does not support Linux, Unix or Macintosh operating systems.