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.

Latest Version v2.0.0

Install Soplang

Get started with the first programming language designed for the Somali community. Choose your platform below.

Windows

v2.0.0 • Installer

10.7 MB

Download .exe

Windows 10/11 (64-bit)

500MB Disk Space

Download the installer.

Run the .exe or .msi file.

Follow the setup wizard.

Linux

v2.0.0 • Archive/Package

Source

Download .tar.gz

Linux (x86_64)

GLIBC 2.27+

Download the package.

Extract tarball or install .deb/.rpm.

Add to PATH if needed.

Other Ways to Download

Install via command line for quick setup.

winget

Windows Package Manager

Terminal

winget install soplang

Docker

Container Image

Terminal

# Run the interactive shell
docker run -it --rm soplang/soplang

# Run a Soplang script
docker run -it --rm -v $(pwd):/scripts soplang/soplang my_script.sop

Open Source

Soplang is built for the community. Contributing is simple and encouraged.

View Repository Contribution Guide

Terminal

git clone https://github.com/soplang/soplang.git