Padre is an integrated development environment (IDE) specifically designed for Perl programming. It offers various features tailored to enhance Perl development, such as syntax highlighting, real-time error detection, and a flexible plugin system that allows users to extend its functionality. Padre supports multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it accessible to a wide range of developers. The IDE aims to improve productivity and ease the process of writing, testing, and debugging Perl scripts.