Soplang (short for Somali Programming Language) is a culturally-rooted programming language designed specifically for Somali speakers. It allows developers to write code using native Somali syntax and expressions.

Soplang is designed for everyone, but especially Somali speakers who want to learn programming using their native language. It's particularly useful for students, teachers, and new developers in Somalia and the Somali diaspora.

Is Soplang free to use?

Yes, Soplang is completely free and open-source under the MIT License. You can download, use, and contribute to its development without any cost.

What platforms does Soplang work on?

Soplang works on Windows, macOS, and Linux/UNIX operating systems. It has a Python-based interpreter that runs on all major platforms.

How can I contribute to Soplang?

You can contribute to Soplang by helping with code development, documentation, translations, or community building. Visit our Contribute page for more information on getting involved.

Engineering & Community Updates

The Soplang Blog

Discover tutorials, release notes, and stories from the Soplang ecosystem.

Tutorials1/19/2026

Building a Simple Web Server with Soplang

Did you know Soplang can handle HTTP requests? Learn how to build a basic web server in under 5 minutes.

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Community1/19/2026

Community Spotlight: January 2025

Highlighting the amazing projects built by the Soplang community this month. From calculators to simple games.

Soplang Team

Tutorials1/19/2026

Getting Started with Soplang: Your First "Kaalay Dunida"

A comprehensive beginner guide to writing your first program in Soplang. Learn the basics of syntax, variables, and printing to the console.

Ayanle Hassan

Tutorials1/19/2026

Loops and Logic: Mastering Control Flow in Soplang

Dive deep into loops (ku celi) and conditional statements (hadii/hadii kale) to control the flow of your Soplang programs.

Fatima Abdi

Announcement1/19/2026

Soplang 2.0 Is Almost Here — A Somali-first Programming Language Nears Major Release

Soplang 2.0 brings a native Somali programming language into the modern era, with powerful tooling, expanded libraries, and a growing ecosystem.

Mr Sharafdin

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