2.2 Compatible Development Tools
The assembler works with many other Microchip tools, including:
- The MPLAB X IDE (www.microchip.com/mplab/mplab-x-ide) for all 8-bit PIC devices
 - The MPLAB X Simulator
 - The Command-line MDB Simulator—see the Microchip Debugger (MDB) User’s Guide (DS52102)
 - All Microchip debug tools and programmers (www.microchip.com/mplab/development-boards-and-tools)
 - Demonstration boards and Starter kits that support 8-bit PIC devices
 
Check the tool's documentation to verify that it supports the device you plan to use.
