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Tcl Dev Kit (TDK)

Tcl Dev Kit (TDK) provides essential tools for Tcl programmers, making it easy to create, build and deploy applications. Rapidly deploy Tcl applications to a broad range of platforms*, as ready-to-run executables, starkits or starpacks. Simplify development with tools for finding and fixing bugs, managing complex code bases, and optimizing your programs. Take control and work the way you want with a choice of GUIs or command line interfaces for most tools.

TDK 5 supports ActiveTcl 8.4 through 8.6.

Deploy

  • Deliver your Tcl programs as executables, starkits or starpacks.
  • Tamper-proof your applications, and protect your code from prying eyes.
  • Run and manage your Tcl code as Windows services.
  • Create, manage, export and use TEApot package repositories.

Fix

  • Kill bugs fast with the cross-platform graphical debugger.
  • Quickly find errors before running your scripts.
  • Uncover tricky problems by inspecting Tcl programs while they run.

Improve

  • Improve code performance and reliability through coverage and hotspot analysis.
  • Understand complex code at a glance with a visual guide to component relationships.

* TclApp cross-platform wrapping targeting Solaris, HP-UX and AIX may require an ActiveState Business Edition license.

Licensing

Licenses are user-based, so a single license covers you across all the languages, platforms, and systems you use—at home, at work, or at the coffee shop. And licenses include all point release updates (such as from Tcl Dev Kit 5.0 to 5.1, 5.2 etc), so you're always up to date. Nice, huh? Read the license agreement for details.

Pricing

TDK is $295 US for all the languages, platforms, and systems you use. Licenses include all point release updates (such as from TDK 5.1 to TDK 5.2).

TDK team pricing: Get 5 licenses for the price of 4 when you buy a 5-pack for $1180 US.

Upgrade to TDK 5

  • Upgrades from TDK 4.x are $145 US
  • Upgrade to ActiveTcl Pro Studio
    • ActiveTcl Pro Studio includes TDK 5.2, Komodo IDE 5.2, and Safari Books Online, plus all upgrades for one year, in a single value-priced bundle.
      • With previous TDK or Komodo IDE: $295 US
      • As a new purchase: $495 US

Please email sales [at] activestate [dot] com for a custom quote if you require 30 or more subscriptions.

Getting Started

Whether you're new to Tcl Dev Kit, or upgrading from an earlier version, these easy-to-use resources will help you easily develop and deploy Tcl applications using TDK's powerful suite of tools.

If at any time you need assistance, you can find the help you need.