Programming Tools for Kids

TurboWarp – Scratch mod

TurboWarp is a mod of Scratch with a compiler to run projects faster, dark mode for your eyes, a bunch of addons to improve the editor, and more.

It compiles projects to JavaScript to make them run much faster.

TurboWarp is not affiliated with Scratch, the Scratch Team, or the Scratch Foundation.

This is free and open source software.

Key Features

  • Runs projects up to 100x faster than Scratch.
  • Uses significantly less memory and energy than Scratch when idle.
  • Dark mode.
  • Developer tools, searchable dropdowns, onion skinning.
  • Many more addons and customizability options.
  • Native filesystem and file explorer integration.
  • Less lag when editing large projects.
  • Optional support for interpolation, 60 FPS, high quality pen, infinite clones.

Website: turbowarp.org
Support: GitHub Code Repository
Developer: Based on the work of the Scratch contributors
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

TurboWarp in action
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TurboWarp is written in JavaScript. Learn JavaScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials.


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kieran
kieran
1 year ago

Hi

Ian "Doogal" Jenkins
Ian "Doogal" Jenkins
1 year ago
Reply to  kieran

and?