What’s new for plugin devs in Q1 2026? We’ve updated approval guidelines, revamped the “Build Plugins” page, improved tooling, and added new learning resources. Take a look 👇 blog.jetbrains.com/platform/202...

Android Studio finally gets embedded browser power 🚀 This is a big unlock for all Android developers and plugin authors! Embedded web browser (JCEF) in Android Studio just got a lot more real 👉 tool windows, auth flows, onboarding, browser-powered plugin UX. platform.jetbrains.com/t/experiment...

If you build plugins for JetBrains IDEs, open this before making another icon manually. It collects practical icon generators for: 👉 IntelliJ-style letter icons 👉 icon modifiers 👉 badge composition for SVGs Useful, specific, and easy to apply 👇 platform.jetbrains.com/t/icons-icon...

🎥 UI freezes in JetBrains IDEs plugins? Let’s break them down. In this livestream recording, we cover what causes freezes (yes, plugins too), how to spot them using thread dumps, and practical ways to fix them. Watch it here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrdd...

Ok, I'm in: if you build a plugin for JetBrains IDEs, I can review your Gradle build script. I'll verify if caching works, introduce all those good practices, and even migrate it out of Groovy. Drop me your GitHub repo, and I'll pick it up next week on the live stream! On me!

If you build plugins for @jetbrains.com IDEs, UI freezes are among the fastest ways to ruin the UX. My colleague Yuriy will host a livestream on why they happen, how plugin code can accidentally block the UI thread, and how to avoid it. Details 👇 blog.jetbrains.com/platform/202...

In the world of JetBrains IDE Plugin development, priorities shift as you gain experience. Experienced developers are 140% more likely than new developers to prioritize improvements to API documentation comments. Here are many more interesting facts: blog.jetbrains.com/platform/202...

I found a “two plugins” problem and decided to…merge them 😄 If you use the Gradle Grammar Kit Plugin, this should make your life simpler (and mine less painful) 📺 Live coding it Tue 3rd, 9am CET Twitch: twitch.tv/hszanowski YouTube: youtube.com/@hszanowski Details in 🧵

Starting with 2026.1, IntelliJ-based IDEs run natively on Wayland in supported desktop configurations. We are rolling this out in EAP first. Try native Wayland mode, share feedback, and help us polish it before the launch 👇 jb.gg/doqyt4

🐛 Debugger architecture redesign lands in IntelliJ Platform 2026.1 Split frontend/backend to power Remote Development—snappier, more stable debugging. Most plugins unchanged in Local IDE, but test with 2026.1 EAP & check logs. Details in the blog post 👇 blog.jetbrains.com/platform/202...

Aydar from the IntelliJ Platform UI team wrote a blog post about recent changes to the Search Everywhere API to enhance remote development support in JetBrains IDEs. If you develop a plugin using this part of the API, this is a must-read! blog.jetbrains.com/platform/202...

Last week, I had the pleasure of hosting and speaking at the online JetBrains Plugin Developer Conference 2025! Everything was recorded and uploaded to YouTube, including my talk about the Kotlin Notebook with IntelliJ Platform integration 🫡 www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC5u...

Didn’t make it to Plugin Developer Conf 2025? It’s fine. But now’s your chance to catch up! Every session is recorded and waiting for you on YouTube. From plugin development basics to advanced insights, it’s all there 👇 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

⚡️⚡️There’s still time to jump into our stream! Join now JetBrains Plugin Developer Conf 2025 for a deep dive into plugin development 👇 youtube.com/live/0D3sYiT...

🚀 IntelliJ Platform 2025.3 is coming! Plugin developers: Your plugins will still work, but there are some important changes to know about—especially the new unified distribution! ✅ Backward compatible ✅ Step-by-step migration ✅ FAQ included Read what's new 👇 blog.jetbrains.com/platform/202...

JetBrains Plugin Developer Conf 2025 is coming up soon! Get ready for a full day dedicated to the art and science of plugin development. 🗓️ November 5 | 10:00 am CET 📷 Online Register 👉 jb.gg/PluginDevelo...

JetBrains Plugin Developer Conf returns this November! Join JetBrains experts and plugin developers for a full day of inspiring talks, live Q&A sessions, and deep dives into the latest in plugin development. 🗓️ November 5 | 10:00 am CET 💻 Online 💸 Free Register 👉 jb.gg/PluginDevelo...

Is your plugin for JetBrains IDEs causing UI freezing? Learn how to investigate and resolve IntelliJ Platform UI freezes by analyzing thread dumps and understanding the EDT in this JetBrains blog post 👇 blog.jetbrains.com/platform/202...

LSP API is now available to all IntelliJ IDEA users and plugin developers! 🎉 Bring language support faster, integrate tools, and extend IDE power. Read about the update here: blog.jetbrains.com/platform/202...

Level up your IDE plugin development. 🚀 Kotlin Notebook, available in @intellijidea.com 2025.2, now integrates with the IntelliJ Platform for a more interactive and efficient workflow! See how it works on the JetBrains Platform Blog 👇 blog.jetbrains.com/platform/202...

Addressed an issue raised in a user review? ✅ You can now mark that review as resolved, so it no longer affects your plugin’s rating. This new feature is now live on JetBrains Marketplace! 👉 More info jb.gg/resolved-rev...

That's not a Friday evening release! 🫣 The IntelliJ Platform Gradle Plugin 2.7.0 is here! 👉 jb.gg/ijpgp-change...

Not every developer task requires a general-purpose LLM. We’re betting on specialized focal LLMs – smaller, faster, and focused. Join @jetbrains and @huggingface for a livestream on how focal models like Mellum will shape the industry. 📅 July 29, 6 pm CET 👉 Save your spot: jb.gg/uvl8n5

Starting with IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2, the LSP API is available in Ultimate, even without a paid subscription. Use it for plugin development or integrating LSP-based tools. Learn more: platform.jetbrains.com/t/lsp-api-av...

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Kraków Kotlin User Group! 🚀 I introduced Kotlin Notebook and showcased how to run IntelliJ Platform code directly in a notebook. The audience was fantastic, the non-alcoholic beer was excellent, and our host, VirtusLab, was wonderful. 🙌

🎙️ Thinking about sharing your plugin dev experience? There's still time to submit your talk for Plugin Developer Conf 2025! Whether it’s lessons learned, plugins you've built, or tough problems you've solved - we want to hear from you. Apply now 👇

Explore the latest JetBrains Marketplace news from Q2 2025 - all in one place! 📢 JetBrains Plugin Developer Conf 2025 - Call for speakers ✅ Trader verification requirements 🎙️ Plugin Verifier livestream & blog post Check out our newsletter for key updates and helpful resources! 👇

📢 Calling all JetBrains plugin developers! Plugin Developer Conf returns on Nov 5, 2025, and we're inviting speakers to take the stage. 💡 Have experience building plugins, solving tough challenges, or refining your workflow? Share it with the community. More info and how to apply 👇

We’ve just created the stable branch 252 for the IntelliJ IDEA Community 2025.2 release: github.com/JetBrains/in... Please consult plugins.jetbrains.com/docs/intelli... and plugins.jetbrains.com/docs/intelli... for Incompatible as well as Notable API Changes.

@jetbrains.com IDEs have themes to enhance your daily experience – they should be visually appealing, right? 💅 The 2025.2 EAP introduces the UI Theme Color Picker, a new tool for theme developers that simplifies UI adjustments. For more, visit: platform.jetbrains.com/t/ui-theme-c...

Before your plugin goes live, it meets the Plugin Verifier—JetBrains Marketplace’s quality gate. Learn how it works (and how to stay compatible) in this quick guide 👇 blog.jetbrains.com/platform/202...

✅ Trader verification requirements apply to all plugin vendors on JetBrains Marketplace. If you're a vendor, check out our blog post to ensure you're meeting the necessary obligations 👇

⚡ The recording of our Plugin Verifier livestream is now up! 🔧 We covered how to catch compatibility issues early, avoid internal APIs, and keep your plugin running smoothly across JetBrains IDEs. Watch the full session here 👇 www.youtube.com/live/cpGvA_W...

⏰ There's still time to register! 🎙️ Tomorrow, join IntelliJ Platform Developer Advocate Róbert Novotný for a deep dive into the Plugin Verifier—unpacking its capabilities and how it helps maintain plugin compatibility across JetBrains IDEs. Save your spot 👇 info.jetbrains.com/marketplace-...

🚨 Don’t miss our livestream on May 21 @ 16:00 CEST! Róbert Novotný will dive into the Plugin Verifier — how it ensures plugin compatibility, integrates with the IntelliJ Gradle Plugin, and plays a role in the Marketplace approval process. Register 👉 info.jetbrains.com/marketplace-...

🔧 How can you use GitHub Actions to automatically test your plugin every time you make a change? Find out in the fourth blog post of our legendary Plugin Testing series! 👇

🗓️ The #IntelliJIDEAConf 2025 agenda is here! Explore sessions on Java, Kotlin, AI, Spring Boot, Gradle, and more. Get ready to learn from the best! Register now and plan your experience 👉 jb.gg/t5ytt9

A lot has happened on JetBrains Marketplace in Q1 2025 — here are the highlights! 🎟️ Option to cancel continuity discounts 💬 New community space on Discourse 🧪 Integration Tests blog series Check out our newsletter for key updates and helpful resources! 👇

We're running a Plugin Developer Survey to guide the future of the IntelliJ Platform SDK. If you build plugins, we'd love your feedback. Blog post link here: blog.jetbrains.com/platform/202...

Missed our recent livestream on top tools for JetBrains IDE plugin development? Luckily, we hit the record button ⭕ Jakub and Yann walk through practical tips for using DevKit, Plugin Verifier, UI Inspector, and more. Watch it here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=blXm...

What do Kotlin Notebook, plugin development for JetBrains IDEs, and Junie have in common? I'm exploring running the IntelliJ Platform code in the currently used IDE without writing the plugin! ⚡ So far, so good! 🔥

🧪🧩 New post in our plugin testing series! See how interacting with your plugin’s API in integration tests can help speed things up and avoid unnecessary UI interactions. Read more 👇

📢 New Livestream! 🗓️ March 26 at 2:00 PM UTC 💡 Lean about must-have tools for JetBrains IDE plugin development. 🛠️ Discover how Plugin DevKit, PsiViewer, Index Viewer, and UI Inspector can streamline your workflow. Register 👇

⚡⚡ The second post in our Integration Tests for Plugin Developers series is out! This time, we’re exploring how to interact with UI elements in plugin tests. Don’t miss out – join us on this testing journey! Read more 👇

🚀 We're kicking off a new series of blog posts on plugin testing! The first post dives into setting up your testing environment and writing your first integration test, with step-by-step instructions. 🔗 Read more jb.gg/plugin-testi...

🔎 Gain insight into JetBrains Marketplace content moderation activities with the annual Digital Services Act (DSA) Transparency Report, which covers: ☑️ Number of notices received ☑️ Types of violations ☑️ Actions taken on reported violations 👉 Find it here: jb.gg/dsa-report-mp

⚡️ New on JetBrains Marketplace: Paid plugin authors now have the option to cancel continuity discounts. 👉 Learn more in this blog post jb.gg/3q0rdv

Huge news, folks! 🎉 We launched the new JetBrains Platform community space! 🚀 A place for knowledge-sharing and collaboration awaits, replacing the solutions we have used until now. 👥 Learn more & join us today! 👇 blog.jetbrains.com/platform/202...

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Unlock Java mysteries and boost app performance with JITWatch4i! 🚀 This IntelliJ IDEA plugin offers insights for faster, more efficient coding. 💻✨ Read more: blog.jetbrains.com/platform/202...