: The official source for the MPLAB XC8 C Compiler is Microchip Technology's website. Here, you can find the latest versions, updates, and related development tools.
As of the latest release, the MPLAB XC8 C compiler is part of Microchip's MPLAB X IDE, which offers:
: Fully functional for all Microchip PIC and AVR MCUs and never expires.
If you are looking for the XC8 compiler, you can get it through official channels: