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JetBrains retires CodeCanvas, will be unusuable on March 31, 2026 - Neowin
JetBrains will discontinue its cloud development environment, CodeCanvas, due to its obsolescence in the AI-driven software landscape. The service will be unusable after March 31, 2026. JetBrains pla...ns to develop a new AI-first, cloud-native product, though details and timelines are not yet provided.
Grok Code Fast 1 is now available in Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, and Eclipse
Grok Code Fast 1 is now available in public preview for GitHub Copilot users across various platforms, including Visual Studio, JetBrains IDEs, Xcode, and Eclipse. Administrators must enable access t...hrough Copilot settings for Business and Enterprise plans.
JetBrains wants to train AI models on your code snippets - The Register
JetBrains plans to train AI models using detailed code-related data from users, offering free product licenses in exchange. The data includes code snippets and AI responses, aimed at improving AI mod...el training beyond public datasets. This initiative will be available in the 2025.2.4 versions of JetBrains IDEs, including IntelliJ IDEA and PyCharm, with data sharing options varying by user type.
JetBrains makes another IDE free for non-commercial use - Neowin
JetBrains has announced that RubyMine, its IDE for Ruby and Ruby on Rails, is now available for free for non-commercial use. This move aims to lower barriers for new developers, including students an...d hobbyists. The free license prohibits commercial use and includes limitations such as a "Community" edition of the Code With Me feature and mandatory anonymized data collection.
JetBrains Makes RubyMine Free for Non-Commercial Use - WebProNews
JetBrains has announced that its RubyMine IDE is now free for non-commercial use, targeting hobbyists, open-source contributors, and students. This strategic move aims to grow the Ruby community and ...aligns with industry trends of lowering entry barriers. While maintaining paid commercial licenses, JetBrains seeks to enhance brand loyalty and adoption among emerging developers.
JetBrains removes commercial license for its LSP API - Neowin
JetBrains has removed the commercial license for its Language Server Protocol (LSP) API, making it available for free in the new fallback mode of its IDEs starting with version 2025.2. This change al...lows plugin developers to reach users without an active Ultimate subscription. However, the free Community Edition will lose LSP support before its discontinuation.
JetBrains updates Kotlin-based AI agent development framework
JetBrains has released Koog 0.4.0, an update to its Kotlin framework for AI agent development. This version introduces native structured output, iOS platform support, and compatibility with GPT-5 mod...els. It also enhances observability and deployability, offering features like OpenTelemetry support and RetryingLLMClient for handling LLM timeouts. Developers can now build agents for iOS, Android, and JVM back ends using the same strategy.
JetBrains Rider 2025.2: AI coding agent Junie runs faster and uses MCP
JetBrains has released Rider 2025.2, enhancing the AI coding agent Junie with a 30% speed boost and Model Context Protocol (MCP) for improved context awareness. ReSharper 2025.2 introduces an out-of-...process mode for better stability and performance. The updates also include support for C# 14.0 and improvements in .NET tools like dotTrace, dotMemory, and dotCover.
JetBrains launches Kineto platform for no - code app creation
JetBrains has launched Kineto, a no-code platform designed to simplify app creation for users without coding experience. Kineto allows users to create apps by describing their ideas in plain language..., which the platform then translates into functional apps. It supports various application types and offers an early access program for users with no coding background.
Development environment: IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2 brings support for Java 25
JetBrains has launched IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2, featuring support for Java 25 and Maven 4. The update includes AI enhancements, such as AI-supported auto-completion for various languages and offline cod...e block suggestions for Java. RubyMine and WebStorm also reached version 2025.2. JetBrains announced a subscription price increase effective October 1, 2025.
JetBrains working on higher-abstraction programming language
JetBrains is developing a new, unnamed programming language aimed at higher abstraction levels, enhancing AI code generation's control and transparency. This language, potentially derived from Kotlin..., will allow developers to write applications in English, generating code for multiple platforms like iOS, Android, and web through AI and JetBrains tools. No release timeline has been announced.
JetBrains has integrated a full-line code completion feature in PyCharm, leveraging a locally-run AI model for efficient log writing. This feature, available since late 2023, enhances developer produ...ctivity by auto-completing logs based on surrounding code context. The model, trained on a subset of The Stack dataset, is optimized for Python and operates entirely on-device, ensuring speed and privacy. It uses a quantized Llama2 architecture, enabling efficient inference without external dependencies.
Windsurf AI Wave 11 Update Overview : Voice, Deeper Browser Integrations and More
Windsurf AI's Wave 11 update for Cascade introduces JetBrains-specific enhancements, including file-based scoping and turbo mode for terminal commands, which improve task management and efficiency fo...r developers. This update also features voice interaction for hands-free coding and deeper browser integration for streamlined debugging, enhancing productivity and workflow automation.
JetBrains releases Koog: open source framework for AI agents
JetBrains has launched Koog, an open-source framework for building AI agents in the JVM ecosystem using Kotlin. Koog features a modular architecture, allowing developers to add functionalities like s...treaming LLMs and structured output. The framework is designed for seamless integration with JetBrains IDEs, streamlining AI agent development.
JetBrains reveals Kotlin 2.2, Amper, AI tools at KotlinConf 2025
JetBrains announced Kotlin 2.2, introduced the new Amper build tool, and showcased AI-powered development tools at KotlinConf 2025. These updates enhance developer productivity, expand Kotlins ecosys...tem, and integrate advanced AI features for software development.
JetBrains AI Assistant lands on Visual Studio Code as an extension - Neowin
JetBrains has released its AI Assistant as an extension for Visual Studio Code. This move brings JetBrains' AI-powered coding features to a wider developer audience using VS Code. The extension aims ...to enhance productivity with intelligent code suggestions and automated assistance.
JetBrains opens the IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2 Early Access Program to developers - Neowin
JetBrains has launched the Early Access Program for IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2, allowing developers to test new features and enhancements before the official release. This initiative supports early feedbac...k and continuous improvement for one of the leading integrated development environments (IDEs) in software development.
JetBrains outlines what's coming in CLion 2025.2 - Neowin
JetBrains has announced upcoming features for CLion 2025.2, detailing enhancements and new capabilities planned for its integrated development environment. The update aims to improve developer produc...tivity and expand support for modern C++ workflows.
JetBrains releases Mellum, an 'open' AI coding model - MSN
JetBrains has launched Mellum, a proprietary large language model integrated into JetBrains AI Assistant, delivering faster, context-aware cloud code completion for languages like Java, Kotlin, Pytho...n, Go, and PHP. Mellum reduces latency and improves suggestion acceptance rates for software developers.
JetBrains releases Mellum, an open AI coding model - TechCrunch
JetBrains has launched Mellum, an open AI coding model now available on Hugging Face. Mellum is optimized for code completion and intelligent code suggestions in developer environments. Trained on ov...er 4 trillion tokens with 4 billion parameters, Mellum targets professional developer tools, AI coding assistants, and research in code generation and understanding.
JetBrains Launches Unified AI Tools with Free Tier, New Coding Agent 'Junie'
JetBrains has launched unified AI tools across its IDEs, including a new coding agent called Junie, with a free tier and subscription options for enhanced access.
Junie for boring routine tasks: JetBrains launches Junie AI coding agent for its IDEs - dev.ua
JetBrains has introduced Junie, an AI coding agent for its IDEs, designed to handle routine tasks or assist with complex ones. Junie achieved a 53.6% success rate on the SWE-Bench Verified test, whic...h includes 500 common developer tasks.
Strategic Partnerships and Integrations of JetBrains
Azul and JetBrains partner to improve runtime performance for Kotlin workloads - FutureCIO
Azul and JetBrains formed a partnership to enhance runtime performance for Kotlin workloads. The collaboration focuses on optimizing the execution environment for Kotlin applications, aiming to deliv...er faster, more efficient software development and deployment for enterprise users.
