What is JetBrains AI?
JetBrains AI is an AI coding assistant built directly into JetBrains IDEs. It helps developers write, understand, and manage code more efficiently using local and cloud-based language models. JetBrains AI supports code completion, explanations, refactoring, multi-file edits, and full automation via agents. This AI coding assistant gives users control over how much AI is involved in their workflow while keeping code secure and private.
Features & Benefits
- AI Chat – Ask questions, iterate on code, and get real-time help in a conversational interface directly in the IDE.
- Unlimited Code Completion – Generate accurate single-line, function, or block-level code suggestions using cloud or local models.
- Explain Code and Errors – Understand code behavior, runtime errors, compiler messages, SQL queries, and regex patterns.
- Find and Fix Issues – Detect bugs, syntax errors, and code smells; apply recommended fixes or full refactorings automatically.
- Generate Code Assets – Create documentation, commit messages, terminal commands, test cases, and translations across languages.
- Multi-file Editing – Make consistent changes across multiple files using RAG-powered (retrieval-augmented generation) context.
- Prompt Library – Use ready-made or custom prompts for coding tasks and workflows directly inside the IDE.
- Model Selection – Choose cloud-based (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini) or local LLMs (Mellum, Ollama) per task.
.aiignoreFile Support – Control what code is shared with the AI by excluding sensitive files.- Autonomous Coding Agent (Junie) – Automate entire workflows like feature creation, testing, and editing across your codebase.
- Enhance team productivity – Use AI in YouTrack to create tasks from text, summarize content, and correct grammar in multiple languages.
- Assist data teams – Generate, explain, and debug code in Datalore notebooks using AI coding assistant.
JetBrains AI Platforms
Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, web app
JetBrains AI Integrations
IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, GoLand, CLion, DataGrip, PhpStorm, RubyMine, Android Studio, Visual Studio Code, YouTrack, Datalore, Grazie, ReSharper
Supported JetBrains IDEs
JetBrains offers language-specific IDEs with built-in support for AI coding assistant features. Most IDEs are paid, but free licenses are available for students, teachers, and open-source contributors.
| IDE Name | Primary Use | Supported Languages & Frameworks |
|---|---|---|
| IntelliJ IDEA | General Java/Kotlin development | Java, Kotlin, Spring |
| PyCharm | Python development | Python, Django, Jupyter |
| PhpStorm | PHP development | PHP, Laravel, Symfony |
| GoLand | Go development | Go, JavaScript, TypeScript |
| Rider | .NET and game development | C#, .NET, ASP.NET |
| CLion | C and C++ development | C, C++, CMake |
| RustRover | Rust development | Rust, SQL, JavaScript |
| WebStorm | Web development | JavaScript, TypeScript, React |
| RubyMine | Ruby on Rails development | Ruby, Rails, Hotwire |
| DataGrip | Database and SQL work | SQL, NoSQL, multiple databases |
| ReSharper | Visual Studio extension | C#, .NET, ASP.NET (via Visual Studio) |
IDEs (Detailed Overview)
IntelliJ IDEA – Java & Kotlin IDE
Best for: Java, Kotlin, Spring, Jakarta EE, full-stack backend development
IntelliJ IDEA is built for professional developers who need a robust toolchain for Java and Kotlin. It supports the full development lifecycle—from design and coding to testing and deployment—all inside one IDE. The smart editor speeds up your workflow with AI-enhanced code completion, navigation, and refactorings.
Features:
- JetBrains AI Assistant with context-aware suggestions and code edits
- Built-in tools for Spring, Jakarta EE, Maven, Gradle, and containers
- Advanced refactorings, inspections, and version control integration
- Ultimate edition includes web dev, remote development, cloud tools
- Enhanced security and privacy controls for enterprise use
PyCharm – Python IDE for Web, Data, and AI/ML
Best for: Python, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Jupyter, SQL, Pandas, TensorFlow, PyTorch
PyCharm is a comprehensive Python IDE with built-in support for data science, machine learning, and web development. JetBrains AI Assistant is deeply integrated, enabling fast, context-aware code generation, test creation, refactoring, and Git operations.
Features:
- Full support for data science workflows: Jupyter, Conda, pandas, SQL
- One-click setup for web frameworks like Django and FastAPI
- AI-powered local and cloud code completions
- Fast navigation, debugging, and Git/GitHub integration
- Integrated tools: Docker, package managers (pip, Conda, uv, Poetry)
- Remote development support with SSH and cloud workspaces
PhpStorm – PHP IDE for Backend Development
Best for: PHP, Laravel, Symfony, WordPress, SQL, HTML, JS, TypeScript
PhpStorm is a powerful IDE for PHP developers. It offers AI-assisted coding, smart navigation, live templates, and built-in debugging—all pre-configured for PHP and frontend development.
Features:
- Out-of-the-box support for Laravel, Symfony, Tailwind, and WordPress
- Built-in tools for Git, SQL, Docker, testing frameworks
- AI Assistant for refactoring, documentation, and VCS tasks
- Fast editing for PHP, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS in one interface
GoLand – IDE for Go Development
Best for: Go (Golang), cloud-native applications, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
GoLand is designed specifically for Go developers and includes everything needed for efficient backend and systems programming. It understands goroutines, interfaces, and Go modules deeply.
Features:
- AI-powered Go code suggestions and context-aware refactoring
- Built-in tools for Docker, Git, databases, and remote development
- Full-cycle support: code, test, debug, and deploy
- Ready-to-use with no additional plugin setup
Rider – .NET and Game Development IDE
Best for: C#, .NET, Unity, Unreal Engine, Xamarin, MAUI, ASP.NET
Rider is a full-featured cross-platform IDE for .NET development, including game dev workflows. It supports cloud development, remote debugging, and advanced project types.
Features:
- AI Assistant with context-aware code completions, bug fixes, and commits
- Support for Unity, Godot, Unreal, Xamarin, Avalonia, and WinForms
- Visual debugging tools, NuGet management, and integrated test runners
- Version control and cloud service integrations built in
CLion – C and C++ IDE
Best for: C, C++, embedded systems, cross-platform apps
CLion is tailored for modern C and C++ development. It supports remote projects, collaborative coding, and hardware debugging.
Features:
- Smart code assistance and real-time analysis for C++20 and CMake
- Support for embedded workflows: flash firmware, debug on-chip
- Integrated Python, assembly, and testing tools
- Remote development and live collaboration features
RustRover – IDE for Rust (Free for Non-Commercial Use)
Best for: Rust, Cargo, WebAssembly, backend and frontend Rust projects
RustRover is a dedicated IDE for Rust developers with integrated support for Rust tooling, web technologies, and database exploration.
Features:
- AI Assistant for code navigation, editing, and suggestions
- Built-in Rust support with Cargo and Cargo.toml management
- Integrated database tools, HTTP client, and GitHub/GitLab workflows
- Real-time code collaboration and project sharing
WebStorm – JavaScript & TypeScript IDE
Best for: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Angular, Node.js, frontend development
WebStorm is designed for web developers working with modern frontend frameworks. It offers AI-powered completion, debugging, and testing.
Features:
- Built-in support for HTML, CSS, Vue, MongoDB, and SQL
- Handles Git merge conflicts, testing, and code generation easily
- Personalized with plugins and configurable tools
RubyMine – Ruby on Rails IDE
Best for: Ruby, Rails, Hotwire, RuboCop
RubyMine gives Ruby developers a focused environment with AI tools to improve productivity and reduce boilerplate.
Features:
- Full JetBrains AI Assistant integration
- Debugging, refactoring, navigation, and testing tools
- Integrated Git, Rails console, and terminal
DataGrip – SQL & Database Tool
Best for: SQL, NoSQL, relational and cloud databases
DataGrip is a universal database tool that works across more than 25 types of databases. It can run standalone or within other JetBrains IDEs.
Features:
- AI-powered SQL assistance and query generation
- Connect to PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Redis, Snowflake, and more
- Smart schema navigation, auto-complete, and live analysis
- Full version control and script history
ReSharper – .NET Productivity Extension for Visual Studio
Best for: C#, ASP.NET, Unity, WPF developers using Visual Studio
ReSharper is a powerful extension for Visual Studio that adds hundreds of refactorings, inspections, and AI-enhanced suggestions.
Features:
- AI Assistant integration for code improvements and explanations
- Code analysis, navigation, and project-wide suggestions
- Popular among professional .NET teams for boosting workflow
Real-world applications
Software developers may use JetBrains AI to generate boilerplate code quickly. A Python developer can get line-by-line code suggestions while writing data transformation scripts in PyCharm, improving speed and reducing typos. The AI coding assistant can also explain runtime errors or help optimize performance bottlenecks.
Teams using YouTrack for project management can benefit from AI-generated task suggestions or natural language summaries. This helps non-technical stakeholders keep up with progress without needing detailed technical knowledge. Developers might also use the AI assistant to draft commit messages or documentation automatically from code changes.
For advanced users, JetBrains offers Junie, an autonomous agent that may automate tasks like writing test files or updating APIs across large codebases. This is useful when managing enterprise-level projects across multiple modules. By leveraging a context-aware AI coding assistant, developers can maintain control while boosting efficiency.
Data science teams using Datalore might apply the built-in AI features to explain complex Jupyter notebooks, fix broken code snippets, or write SQL queries based on natural language prompts. The assistant also helps new team members understand the workflow faster through interactive explanations.
