CrossBasic by Simulanics Technologies: The First AI-Created Cross-Platform Compiler and VM

Simulanics Technologies has announced a groundbreaking advancement in programming tools — CrossBasic, a new cross-platform compiler and virtual machine that stands out for one significant reason: it was created by AI and an Agent Team, under the guidance of Matthew A. Combatti.

This marks a new era where artificial intelligence doesn't just enhance developer tools — it builds them.

What is CrossBasic?

CrossBasic is an open-source compiler and virtual machine (VM) designed for the Xojo programming language, which has roots similar to modern Visual Basic. The system enables developers to compile and execute programs at native machine-code speeds across virtually any platform or architecture.

Thanks to technologies like Emscripten, CrossBasic can even run on the web, giving it support for 99.9% of devices — from desktops to mobile and even embedded systems.

AI-Powered Development Environment

One of the most innovative aspects of CrossBasic is that it's part of a larger ecosystem aimed at AI-enhanced programming:

• A plugin creator app powered by AI is under active development, enabling developers to generate their own plugins using natural language instructions.

• Existing and upcoming plugins are focused on integrating native AI and machine learning capabilities into CrossBasic.

• Support for HuggingFace models, Ollama, and commercial AI models is planned, making it easy to integrate powerful ML solutions directly into apps.

Why It Matters

• Democratizes development by making high-performance, cross-platform coding available to more people.

• Bridges classic and modern development with support for a Visual Basic-like syntax but with modern compilation technology.

• Extends AI to every developer, not just those with deep expertise, through plugin creation powered by natural language.

Open-Source and Community-Driven

CrossBasic is open-source, making it a collaborative platform where the community can contribute, extend, and evolve the ecosystem. Its design encourages experimentation and rapid development, and it aims to create a vibrant plugin-sharing community.

Final Thoughts

CrossBasic isn't just another compiler — it's the beginning of a new generation of AI-enhanced programming environments. With broad platform support, native speed, and an accessible syntax, it has the potential to reshape how developers, educators, and even hobbyists approach software development.

Stay tuned — the next chapter in cross-platform, AI-integrated programming is just getting started.