WINZOS is for development and testing using zOS JCL
WINIDE is an IDE that does not use any zOS services
Aug 15, 2026 version 7.6
After download rename WINZOS76.CSV to WINZOS765.EXE
The install starts with clicking on WINZOS76.EXE in your folder
* Supporting dB2 (Community Version) plus a basic CICS emulation
* Install files are scanned by Windows Defender and Malwarebytes
NEW Stand Alone SPF Editor - July 21, 2026 Version
After download Rename - ZEDITSPF.RTF to ZEDITSPF.7Z
A Version 7.5 (only) defect was reported with EBCDIC support
Download the 2 files Rename the .TXT files to .BAT files
Replace the files in \WINZOS\ZOSPOOLP
WinCOBOL is the website for WINZOS and WINIDE
WINIDE is for general COBOL programming - No zOS features
WINZOS / WINIDE are Free To Use Software NO LICENSE FEES
WINZOS is a zOS/ISPF simulation - a zOS like IDE for developers
Edit with an ISPF editor
Compile zOS Enterprise COBOL using GnuCOBOL
Test with JCL use a kinetic debugger akin to Xpediter (an animator)
Primarily for use by those familiar with IBM mainframe COBOL
Included are the following:
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zOS IBM mainframe look and feel
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An IDE to compile, an ISPF editor, a break point dialog
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Command Technology SPF/Pro Editor
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GnuCOBOL a free open source COBOL compiler and RTS
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An animator (Xpediter like) for debugging applications
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Videos depicting the use of WINZOS
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EBCDIC files (not source) supported - Translation NOT required
Limitations:
Procedure division copybooks not implemented (in animation)
This is a Windows 7 /10 /11 product - Linux is not supported
Directories with embedded spaces are not supported
Free format COBOL syntax is not supported
Not to be used as a production facility
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Copyright 2020 - 2026 WinCOBOL
COBOL for WINZOS is from the open source GnuCOBOL Project
www.gnu.org/software/gnucobol. GCSORT is an open source project.
Expert assistance provided by Chuck Haatvedt and Simon Sobisch