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JetBrains Platform @platform.jetbrains.com · Sep 9

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 👇

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Investigating IntelliJ Platform UI Freezes | The JetBrains Platform Blog

You have probably seen this picture occasionally and wondered what is happening with your IDE and why it freezes! This is a tricky question, and many types of bugs and performance issues may lead to U

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JetBrains Platform @platform.jetbrains.com · Sep 1

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...

The LSP API Is Now Available to All IntelliJ IDEA Users and Plugin Developers | The JetBrains Platform Blog

The way developers create plugins implementing the Language Server Protocol (LSP) in JetBrains IDEs is undergoing a significant shift. With PyCharm and IntelliJ IDEA adopting a unified distribution mo

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JetBrains Platform @platform.jetbrains.com · Aug 6

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 👇

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Kotlin Notebook Meets IntelliJ Platform: Advancing IDE Plugin Development | The JetBrains Platform Blog

The value of extensibility The ability to extend and customize software, from game mods to browser extensions, gives users a sense of freedom and the chance to bring their ideas to life. JetBrains

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JetBrains Platform @platform.jetbrains.com · Jul 28

Hi @chooking.bsky.social!
Yes, we have safeguards - resolution requests are reviewed by the Marketplace team, and the original reviewer can reopen the review if they disagree. This helps prevent misuse and keeps things fair. Find more details here plugins.jetbrains.com/docs/marketp...

Ratings and reviews | JetBrains Marketplace

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JetBrains Platform @platform.jetbrains.com · Jul 28

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...

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Jakub Chrzanowski @chrzanowski.info · Jul 25

That's not a Friday evening release! 🫣

The IntelliJ Platform Gradle Plugin 2.7.0 is here!
👉 jb.gg/ijpgp-change...

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JetBrains @jetbrains.com · Jul 23

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

Live Webinar -

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JetBrains Platform @platform.jetbrains.com · Jul 18

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...

LSP API available in IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate 2025.2 without paid subscription

Starting with version 2025.2, the LSP API will be fully available in IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate, regardless of whether a user has a paid license or no license at all. See the blog post: IntelliJ IDEA Mov...

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Jakub Chrzanowski @chrzanowski.info · Jul 18

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. 🙌

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JetBrains Platform @platform.jetbrains.com · Jul 11

🎙️ 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 👇

JetBrains Plugin Developer Con 2025 - Call for Speakers

Building plugins for JetBrains products? Submit a talk and share your experience!

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JetBrains Platform @platform.jetbrains.com · Jul 8

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! 👇

Busy Plugin Developers Newsletter – Q2 2025 | The JetBrains Platform Blog

Catch up on JetBrains Marketplace news from Q2 2025: speaker call, trader verification, tooling releases, and new resources for plugin developers.

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JetBrains Platform @platform.jetbrains.com · Jun 18

📢 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 👇

JetBrains Plugin Developer Conf 2025 – Call for Speakers | The JetBrains Platform Blog

JetBrains Plugin Developer Conf returns this November 2025. Submit your talk and share your experience with the plugin developer community.

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JetBrains Platform @platform.jetbrains.com · Jun 17

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.

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Jakub Chrzanowski @chrzanowski.info · Jun 6

@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...

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JetBrains Platform @platform.jetbrains.com · Jun 3

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 👇

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JetBrains Platform @platform.jetbrains.com · May 26

✅ 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 👇

Trader Verification Requirement on JetBrains Marketplace | The JetBrains Platform Blog

If you distribute plugins on JetBrains Marketplace, this post explains the trader verification requirements and how to stay compliant.

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JetBrains Platform @platform.jetbrains.com · May 22

⚡ 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...

Plugin Verifier and API Compatibility Maintenance

YouTube video by JetBrains

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JetBrains Platform @platform.jetbrains.com · May 20

⏰ 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 👇
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Live Webinar -

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JetBrains Platform @platform.jetbrains.com · May 14

🚨 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-...

Live Webinar -

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JetBrains Platform @platform.jetbrains.com · Apr 28

🔧 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! 👇

Integration Tests for Plugin Developers: GitHub Actions and Setting Up Continuous Integration | The JetBrains Platform Blog

Learn how to set up GitHub Actions to run your plugin’s integration tests, so your UI and API tests stay reliable with every commit.

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IntelliJ IDEA, a JetBrains IDE @intellijidea.com · Apr 23

🗓️ 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

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JetBrains Platform @platform.jetbrains.com · Apr 15

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! 👇

Busy Plugin Developers Newsletter – Q1 2025 | The JetBrains Platform Blog

Check out the blog post to see what’s new on JetBrains Marketplace in Q1 2025.

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JetBrains Platform @platform.jetbrains.com · Mar 28

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...

A Survey for JetBrains IDE Plugin Developers | The JetBrains Platform Blog

Help shape the future of JetBrains plugin development! Take our survey and share your insights to improve the IntelliJ Platform SDK.

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JetBrains Platform @platform.jetbrains.com · Mar 27

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...

Essential Tools for JetBrains IDE Plugin Development

YouTube video by JetBrains

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Jakub Chrzanowski @chrzanowski.info · Mar 25

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! 🔥

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