AI
FAQ
Overview
JetBrains IDEs can be enhanced with AI-powered tools that come under a single subscription and are designed to improve productivity and support various stages of the development workflow.
The JetBrains AI subscription includes:
AI Assistant – a coding assistant that offers context-aware AI chat, unlimited free code completion, and deep integration with IDE workflows, including features like code suggestions in the editor, VCS assistance, runtime error explanations, and more.
Junie*– an AI agent designed to handle tasks autonomously or in collaboration with a developer. You can fully delegate routine tasks to Junie or partner with it on more complex ones. Junie will explore your project for you, write code that fits the context, run tests if needed, and share the result for your review.
*Junie is available in IntelliJ IDEA with an Ultimate subscription, PyCharm with a PyCharm Pro subscription, WebStorm, GoLand, PhpStorm, RubyMine, RustRover, and Android Studio.
JetBrains AI in IDEs combines proprietary JetBrains and third-party AI models to provide you with the best development experience. We continuously add new models as they become available to ensure you have access to the latest advancements.
Currently, we use:
- Third-party models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, Grok.
- Mellum, a proprietary model by JetBrains that is specifically tuned for code completion tasks.
- Local models, which you can integrate through Ollama and LM Studio, as well as other OpenAI-compatible endpoints.
Additionally, Enterprise customers can integrate cloud-based models from corporate OpenAI and Azure OpenAI accounts. They can also configure Google’s Gemini models via Vertex AI or Anthropic Claude models via AWS Bedrock. Additionally, AI Enterprise supports connecting on-premises LLMs through Hugging Face.
JetBrains AI features are available in all JetBrains IDEs, as well as ReSharper and Android Studio. However, not all features and JetBrains AI subscription tiers are supported in every product. For example, local code completion, which is available out of the box in most JetBrains IDEs, is not supported in IntelliJ IDEA without an Ultimate subscription, PyCharm without a Pro subscription, ReSharper, or Android Studio. In addition, it’s currently not possible to choose LLM providers or connect local models in ReSharper.
AI Free is not available in Android Studio, ReSharper, IntelliJ IDEA without an Ultimate subscription, and PyCharm without a Pro subscription.
Getting started and usage
You can begin using AI features by clicking the JetBrains AI icon in the top-right corner of your JetBrains IDE. This will open the AI widget, where you can enable AI features. If you have an active JetBrains IDE subscription (including free non-commercial licenses or complimentary licenses), you will get access to AI Free*. When you enable JetBrains AI for the first time, you will also get a free 30-day trial of AI Pro with an extended quota for cloud-based features. After that, you can continue using AI Free (if it’s available in your IDE) or upgrade to a paid plan based on your usage needs.
See the pricing page for plan details.
*AI Free is not available in Android Studio, ReSharper, IntelliJ IDEA without an Ultimate subscription, and PyCharm without a Pro subscription.
You can connect your own local LLMs (via Ollama, LM Studio, and other OpenAI-compatible servers) to enable local AI chat*.You can enable them in the IDE settings (Settings | AI Assistant | Models).
*Some features, like next edit suggestions and Junie do not support local models.
Yes. JetBrains IDEs support Bring Your Own Key (BYOK), which lets you connect your own API keys from supported AI providers and use their models directly inside JetBrains IDEs.
You can use API keys from OpenAI, Anthropic, and other OpenAI-compatible providers in AI Chat, Junie, and Claude agents. No JetBrains AI subscription is required to use BYOK for chat and agents. However, to access other AI features, such as cloud code completion, you need to sign in to JetBrains AI.
You can easily manage how AI is used in your IDE, as all JetBrains IDEs require you to opt in before they provide access to any cloud-based AI functionality. If you don’t want cloud-based AI support, you can enable offline mode or disable AI features completely. See the documentation for more details.
Access to JetBrains AI Assistant and Junie is currently restricted in certain countries due to the limitations imposed by third-party AI providers (such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google). You can check the full list of supported locations here.
Yes, JetBrains AI is available in China, and it works exclusively with Alibaba's Tongyi Qianwen (通义千问) large language models. This integration ensures compliance with local regulations and offers optimized performance for Chinese users.
AI Assistant is exclusively available through the AI Pro subscription plan in China and offers code completion, code generation, AI-driven explanations, and more. Please note that certain AI features may function differently or be unavailable in China due to regional compliance requirements. Specifically, Junie, the JetBrains coding agent, is not available in China at this time.
We encourage you to try JetBrains AI features and share your feedback to help us improve. To leave feedback about AI Assistant, you can:
- Use the Share feedback link in your IDE’s AI Сhat tool window.
- Report issues or request features in AI Assistant’s YouTrack project
- Contact support for further assistance.
If you have questions or feedback about Junie, feel free to email us at junie@jetbrains.com.
We also encourage you to leave a review on JetBrains Marketplace for Junie or AI Assistant.
Pricing and plans
JetBrains AI offers the following subscription plans: AI Free*, AI Pro, AI Ultimate, and AI Enterprise. All plans include the same core feature set, including:
- Unlimited code completion.
- The ability to connect and use features powered by local models.
- Access to features powered by third-party cloud-based AI models.
- Junie, the coding agent by JetBrains.**
The main difference between the plans is the size of the cloud usage quota they include.
Both AI Pro and AI Ultimate are available for individual users and organizations. AI Enterprise offers additional benefits for organizations, including enterprise-grade security, centralized admin tools, the ability to connect approved external LLM providers, and on-premises models. See the pricing page for plan details and usage quotas.
* AI Free is not available in Android Studio, ReSharper, IntelliJ IDEA without an Ultimate subscription, and PyCharm without a Pro subscription.
** Junie is available in IntelliJ IDEA with an Ultimate subscription, PyCharm with a PyCharm Pro subscription, WebStorm, GoLand, PhpStorm, RubyMine, RustRover, and Android Studio. We recommend using Junie with an AI Ultimate subscription, since agentic workflows require more cloud usage.
Yes. When you first activate JetBrains AI, you automatically get a 30-day free trial of AI Pro. This trial gives you an extended cloud quota so you can explore features like AI chat powered by third-party AI models and Junie’s capabilities.
After the trial ends, you can either continue on the AI Free plan (if available in your IDE*) or upgrade to AI Pro or AI Ultimate for more usage.
* AI Free is not available in Android Studio, ReSharper, IntelliJ IDEA without an Ultimate subscription, PyCharm without a Pro subscription.
AI Free is available to all users with active JetBrains IDE licenses, including educational licenses, classroom licenses, open source licenses, IDE trial licenses, licenses for users in the Startup Program, and other complimentary licenses.
As part of the AI Free plan, you get:
- Unlimited code completion (powered by JetBrains’ Mellum model).
- Unlimited use of your own local models, connected via Ollama, LM Studio, or another OpenAI-compatible server.
- A limited cloud quota for third-party models.
However, the AI Free plan is not available in IntelliJ IDEA without an Ultimate subscription, PyCharm without a Pro subscription, ReSharper, or Android Studio. To use AI in those products, you must have an AI Pro subscription.
AI Pro is included at no additional cost for:
- All Products Pack and dotUltimate users.*
- Developer Recognition Program license holders (for example, MVPs or Java Champions).
- JetBrains Content Creators Program members.
- DataSpell users.**
*Al Pro is not included in complimentary All Products Pack subscriptions for students, teachers, and classrooms, or for Open Source program participants. In China, the AI Pro subscription is not included with the All Products Pack.
** If you get AI Pro with DataSpell, it is tied to that product only and cannot be used with other JetBrains products.
Each subscription includes a fixed monthly quota of AI Credits, which regulate access to third-party LLM-powered features. These credits are consumed when you use features powered by external cloud models, such as AI chat, smart in-editor suggestions, and Junie’s capabilities.
Usage of local models and code completion powered by JetBrains’ Mellum model, as well as next edit suggestions does not consume your AI quota.
The AI quota matches its price, meaning 1 AI Credit is equivalent to USD 1.00 (charged in your local currency). You get AI Credits equal to the value of your plan, plus a small bonus with AI Ultimate. For example, an individual AI Ultimate subscription costs USD 30.00 per month and now comes with USD 35.00 in AI Credits (USD 5 bonus credits).
Yes. Your quota usage is visible as a progress bar in the JetBrains AI widget. Consumption depends on the model used. Usage is priced at LLM rates (charged in USD), reflecting the mix of models you use across tools. Consumption depends on the model used. Usage is priced at LLM rates (charged in USD), reflecting the mix of models you use across tools.
Note: In China, JetBrains AI Assistant is accessible only through the AI Pro subscription plan, which also includes a 30-day trial period. Junie, the JetBrains coding agent, is not available in China at this time.
When your monthly cloud quota is used up, you can purchase additional top-up credits. If you don’t, all cloud-powered features are paused until your quota resets.
The reset of the AI quota occurs every 30 days from the date you first activated your JetBrains AI license, whether free or paid. This may not necessarily coincide with the start of your billing cycle.
Top-up AI Credits are additional credits you can purchase to extend your cloud AI usage beyond the quota included with your JetBrains AI subscription.
- You can buy any amount of AI Credits.
- Top-up credits remain valid for 12 months.
- For organizations, top-up AI Credits are shared across the team and may be reallocated to different users.
No. Any unused included quota does not roll over. The AI quota resets every 30 days from the date you first activated your JetBrains AI license. However, if you purchased Top-up AI Credits, they remain valid for 12 months.
Yes. Once you purchase a JetBrains AI subscription, it is linked to your JetBrains Account and can be used across all supported IDEs. Because your AI subscription is linked to your JetBrains Account, your AI quota will be shared across all products.
Yes. With Bring Your Own Key (BYOK), you can connect your own API keys from supported AI providers and use their models directly inside JetBrains IDEs.
When you use BYOK, billing is handled entirely by the AI provider whose API key you connect. JetBrains does not charge for BYOK usage, and all costs depend on the provider’s pricing and your actual model usage.
However, BYOK does not fully replace JetBrains AI. Some IDE-integrated features, such as cloud code completion and other advanced editor features, require signing in to JetBrains AI. You can use BYOK and JetBrains AI together to get full feature coverage.
Privacy and security
Data sharing is opt-in for all paid licenses, including individual and company licenses (this also includes EAP and free trials). For company licenses, this setting is centrally maintained by your admins and cannot be changed individually.
For licenses that are for non-commercial use, this setting is enabled by default, but you can opt out at any time in the settings: Appearance & Behavior -> System Settings -> Data Sharing -> Allow detailed data collection by JetBrains AI.
For detailed information about our approach to data collection, please refer to our Data Collection and Use Policy.
The data collected includes anonymous telemetry – generalized, anonymous statistics about how features are used, as well as detailed code‑related data pertaining to IDE activity, such as edit history, terminal usage, and your interactions with AI features. This may include code snippets, prompt text, and AI responses.
This data can be used for product improvement and training our own models, and it is never shared with third parties.
For detailed information about our approach to data collection, please refer to our Data Collection and Use Policy.
Only if you explicitly allow it. If you choose to share data with us, this data is used exclusively to improve JetBrains tools and train our own models, like Mellum, and it is never shared with third parties.
JetBrains does not persist any customer data unless a user opts-in to Detailed Data Collection. If you do, the shared data is retained for up to one year. Any data you share will be handled responsibly, in full compliance with all EU data protection laws.
When you use AI-powered features, the IDE sends your prompts to the LLM provider. In addition to your prompts, the IDE may add information about the context, such as pieces of code, file types, and frameworks used. This allows the LLM to provide the most relevant suggestions. JetBrains does not work with the large language model providers that use customer data for training models.
JetBrains AI uses AWS and Google Cloud as a core services layers. As for location, the AWS servers and Google Cloud servers are currently located in the EU, the US, and Asia.
You can use AI Assistant in offline mode, which allows you to connect locally hosted large language models (LLMs) via LM Studio or Ollama.
For organizations requiring deeper customization and control, AI Enterprise offers on-premises installation as part of JetBrains IDE Services, as well as the ability to connect on-premises models via Hugging Face, enabling a secure air-gapped environment. This ensures full control over data and model management, allowing companies to choose specific LLM providers.
You can disable AI assistance completely or control AI access on a project or file level. Use an .aiignore file to prevent specific files or folders from being sent to the AI. This gives you more granular control over privacy-sensitive code or repositories. You can learn more in the documentation.