I built a modern AI-powered PLC IDE after getting frustrated with existing PLC software. Looking for honest feedback from you.
Hi everyone,
Over the past several months I've been building Plaxio, a modern PLC development environment for Windows and macOS.
The idea started from a simple question:
Why does modern software development have excellent tooling while PLC development still feels decades behind?
Instead of trying to replace industrial IDEs overnight, I wanted to see whether AI and a modern workflow could make PLC programming faster and easier.
Current MVP features include:
• AI-assisted PLC programming
• AI debugging assistance
• Ladder Logic / Structured Text support
• Built-in simulation
• Modern UI
• Windows & macOS support
Every new user gets 50 free AI credits so you can explore the AI features without paying.
This is an MVP, not a finished industrial product.
I'm not looking for compliments.
I'd genuinely like to know:
- What feels useful?
- What feels unnecessary?
- What's missing?
- Would you use something like this in your workflow?
- What would stop you from adopting it?
If you're a PLC programmer, controls engineer, automation engineer, system integrator, or even a student learning PLCs, I'd really appreciate your honest feedback.
Website: https://www.plaxio.tech
Thanks for taking the time to check it out. Even critical feedback helps shape the product.
Posted Aug 5, 2026, 1:24 PM UTC