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Didn’t make it to Plugin Developer Conf 2025? It’s fine.

But now’s your chance to catch up! Every session is recorded and waiting for you on YouTube.

From plugin development basics to advanced insights, it’s all there 👇
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JetBrains Plugin Developer Conf 2025 - YouTube
JetBrains Plugin Developer Conf 2025 is a free virtual event dedicated to plugin development for JetBrains products. You are welcome to watch the whole event...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
⚡️⚡️There’s still time to jump into our stream!

Join now JetBrains Plugin Developer Conf 2025 for a deep dive into plugin development 👇
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JetBrains Plugin Developer Conf 2025
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November 5, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🚀 IntelliJ Platform 2025.3 is coming!

Plugin developers: Your plugins will still work, but there are some important changes to know about—especially the new unified distribution!

✅ Backward compatible
✅ Step-by-step migration
✅ FAQ included

Read what's new 👇
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IntelliJ Platform 2025.3: What Plugin Developers Should Know | The JetBrains Platform Blog
As we approach the release of IntelliJ IDEA 2025.3, we would like to share key information about changes that may impact your plugin development process. This post addresses common questions from the
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November 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
JetBrains Plugin Developer Conf 2025 is coming up soon!

Get ready for a full day dedicated to the art and science of plugin development.

🗓️ November 5 | 10:00 am CET
📷 Online

Register 👉 jb.gg/PluginDevelo...
JetBrains Plugin Developer Conf 2025
Join our free virtual community event focused on developing plugins for JetBrains products.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:55 PM
JetBrains Plugin Developer Conf returns this November!

Join JetBrains experts and plugin developers for a full day of inspiring talks, live Q&A sessions, and deep dives into the latest in plugin development.

🗓️ November 5 | 10:00 am CET
💻 Online
💸 Free

Register 👉 jb.gg/PluginDevelo...
October 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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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September 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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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September 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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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August 6, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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...
July 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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That's not a Friday evening release! 🫣

The IntelliJ Platform Gradle Plugin 2.7.0 is here!
👉 jb.gg/ijpgp-change...
July 25, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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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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July 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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:
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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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July 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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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. 🙌
July 18, 2025 at 9:14 AM
🎙️ 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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July 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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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July 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
📢 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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June 18, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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.
June 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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@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...
June 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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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June 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
✅ 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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May 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
⚡ 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 👇
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Plugin Verifier and API Compatibility Maintenance
YouTube video by JetBrains
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May 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
⏰ 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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May 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
🚨 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-...
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May 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🔧 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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April 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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🗓️ 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
April 23, 2025 at 8:01 AM