


In case you extract from a zip file, go to the bin directory and run the idea.exe (32-bit) or idea64. It is also possible to download it from our website. If you install IntelliJ IDEA from an EXE installer, launch the IDE by clicking its shortcut on desktop or in Programs menu.

You can get the new version from inside the IDE, via the Toolbox App, or by using snaps for Ubuntu. You can create plug-ins using any IDE or code editor, but this document and examples are geared towards IntelliJ users with many IntelliJ-specific instructions. IntelliJ IDEA 2021.2.2, our second bug-fix release, is out It addresses some of the issues that weren’t covered in v2021.2.1 and rolls back several regressions.
