Install IntelliJ IDEA
IntelliJ IDEA is a cross-platform IDE that provides consistent experience on the Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
IntelliJ IDEA is available in the following editions:
Community Edition is free and open-source, licensed under Apache 2.0. It provides all the basic features for JVM and Android development.
Ultimate Edition is commercial, distributed with a 30-day trial period. It provides additional tools and features for web and enterprise development.
For more information, see the comparison matrix.
System requirements
Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
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RAM | 2 GB of free RAM | 8 GB of total system RAM |
Disk space | 1.5 GB and another 1 GB for caches | SSD drive with at least 5 GB of free space |
Monitor resolution | 1024x768 | 1920×1080 |
Operating system | Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 or later | Latest 64-bit version |
Operating system | macOS 10.11 or later (only 64-bit systems are supported) | Latest version |
Operating system | Any 64-bit distribution that supports Gnome or KDE | Latest version of Debian, Ubuntu, or RHEL |
You do not need to install Java to run IntelliJ IDEA, because JRE 1.8 is bundled. However, to develop Java applications, a standalone JDK is required.
Install using the Toolbox App
The JetBrains Toolbox App is the recommended tool to install JetBrains products. Use it to install and maintain different products or several versions of the same product, including Early Access Program (EAP) releases, update and roll back when necessary, and easily remove any tool. The Toolbox App maintains a list of all your projects to quickly open any project in the right IDE and version.
Install the Toolbox App
Download the installer (.exe) from the Toolbox App web page.
Run the installer and follow the wizard steps.
After you run the Toolbox App, click its icon in the notification area and select which product and version you want to install.
Install the Toolbox App
Download the disk image (.dmg) from the Toolbox App web page.
Mount the image and drag the JetBrains Toolbox app to the Applications folder.
After you run the Toolbox App, click its icon in the main menu and select which product and version you want to install.
Install the Toolbox App
Download the tarball (.tar.gz) from the Toolbox App web page.
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Extract the tarball to a directory that supports file execution.
For example, to extract it to the recommended /opt directory, run the following command:
$ sudo tar -xzf jetbrains-toolbox-1.13.4801.tar.gz -C /opt
Execute the jetbrains-toolbox binary from the extracted directory to run the Toolbox App and select which product and version you want to install. After you run the Toolbox App for the first time, it will automatically add the Toolbox App icon to the main menu.
Standalone installation
Install IntelliJ IDEA manually to manage the location of every instance and all the configuration files. For example, if you have a policy that requires specific install locations.
Download the installer (.exe)
.Run the installer and follow the wizard steps.
Download the disk image (.dmg).
Mount the image and drag the IntelliJ IDEA app to the Applications folder.
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Download the tarball (.tar.gz).
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Extract the tarball to a directory that supports file execution.
For example, to extract it to the recommended /opt directory, run the following command:
$ sudo tar -xzf ideaIU.tar.gz -C /opt
Execute the idea.sh binary from the extracted directory to run IntelliJ IDEA.
To create a desktop entry, do one of the following:
On the Welcome screen, click Configure | Create Desktop Entry
From the main menu, click Tools | Create Desktop Entry
Silent installation
Silent installation is performed without any user interface. It can be used by network administrators to install IntelliJ IDEA on a number of machines and avoid interrupting other users.
To perform silent install, run the installer with the following switches:
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/S: Enable silent install -
/D: Specify the path to the installation directory -
/CONFIG: Specify the path to the silent configuration file
For example:
Silent configuration file
You can download the silent configuration file for IntelliJ IDEA at https://download.jetbrains.com/idea/silent.config
The silent configuration file defines the options for installing IntelliJ IDEA. With the default options, silent installation is performed only for the current user (mode=user). If you want to install IntelliJ IDEA for all users, open the silent configuration file with a text editor, change the value of the installation mode option (mode=admin) and run the installer as an administrator.
Install as a snap package
You can install IntelliJ IDEA as a self-contained snap package. Since snaps update automatically, your IntelliJ IDEA installation will always be up to date.
IntelliJ IDEA is distributed via two channels:
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The stable channel includes only stable versions. To install the latest stable release of IntelliJ IDEA, run the following command:
$ sudo snap install intellij-idea-ultimate --classic$ sudo snap install intellij-idea-community --classic -
The edge channel includes EAP builds. To install the latest EAP build of IntelliJ IDEA, run the following command:
$ sudo snap install intellij-idea-ultimate --classic --edge$ sudo snap install intellij-idea-community --classic --edge
When the snap is installed, you can launch it by running the intellij-idea-community or intellij-idea-ultimate command.
To list all installed snaps, run sudo snap list. For information about other snap commands, see the Snapcraft documentation.