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IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition

JetBrains s.r.o.·Developer Tools

The Leading Java and Kotlin IDE

Install Command

Run this command in PowerShell on Windows with App Installer (winget) available. Review installer prompts and publisher requirements before proceeding.

winget install --id 'JetBrains.IntelliJIDEA.Community' --exact
Publisher
JetBrains s.r.o.
Version
2025.2.6.2Latest
License
Apache-2.0
Category
Developer Tools
Installer
NULLSOFT

Install details for IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition

Architectures
x64, arm64
Install scope
Machine-wide, Per-user
Installer format
NULLSOFT
Versions in winget-pkgs
80
  • •NSIS installer: winget runs it with the /S silent switch.

80 versions of IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition are currently kept in the winget community repository; the latest is 2025.2.6.2. These details come from the package's manifests in microsoft/winget-pkgs and refresh every 12 hours.

Released: April 2026

Description

IntelliJ IDEA is undoubtedly the top-choice IDE for software developers. It makes Java and Kotlin development a more productive and enjoyable experience.

IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition is available through winget as package ID JetBrains.IntelliJIDEA.Community, with version 2025.2.6.2. Use the install command above to set it up on Windows without downloading a separate installer manually.

winget commands for IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition

Install the latest version

winget install --id 'JetBrains.IntelliJIDEA.Community' --exact

Install a specific version (2025.2.6.2)

winget install --id 'JetBrains.IntelliJIDEA.Community' --exact --version '2025.2.6.2'

Install for the current user only

winget install --id 'JetBrains.IntelliJIDEA.Community' --exact --scope user

Install for all users (machine scope)

winget install --id 'JetBrains.IntelliJIDEA.Community' --exact --scope machine

Install the arm64 build

winget install --id 'JetBrains.IntelliJIDEA.Community' --exact --architecture arm64

Upgrade to the latest version

winget upgrade --id 'JetBrains.IntelliJIDEA.Community' --exact

Uninstall

winget uninstall --id 'JetBrains.IntelliJIDEA.Community' --exact

Pin the installed version so winget upgrade --all skips it

winget pin add --id 'JetBrains.IntelliJIDEA.Community' --exact

Show the package details winget sees

winget show --id 'JetBrains.IntelliJIDEA.Community' --exact

Why install it with winget

Build your development setup around your projects: editor, terminal, runtimes, and optional container tools. Review each package before adding it to a repeatable setup script.

  • •Makes developer stacks easier to reinstall with one repeatable flow
  • •Useful for scripting day-one workstation setup
  • •Keep package IDs alongside project setup instructions

Good fit for

Developer workstation setupFresh machine rebuildsTeam onboarding checklists

Explore related topics

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Package ID

JetBrains.IntelliJIDEA.Community

Moniker

intellij-idea-community

Homepagehttps://www.jetbrains.com/idea

Tags

codecodingdevelopdevelopmentjavakotlinprogramming

Common questions

How do I install IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition with winget?

Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run winget install --id 'JetBrains.IntelliJIDEA.Community' --exact. winget downloads the installer listed in the official winget-pkgs manifest, checks its SHA256 hash, and installs it.

How do I update IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition with winget?

Run winget upgrade --id 'JetBrains.IntelliJIDEA.Community' --exact. To update every installed package at once, run winget upgrade --all.

How do I uninstall IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition with winget?

Run winget uninstall --id 'JetBrains.IntelliJIDEA.Community' --exact. winget calls the uninstaller that the package registered with Windows.

Does IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition have a native ARM64 build?

Yes. The winget manifest lists installers for x64, arm64, and winget picks the ARM64 build automatically on Windows on ARM devices.

Can I install IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition without administrator rights?

Usually, yes. The manifest offers a per-user installer, so winget install --id 'JetBrains.IntelliJIDEA.Community' --exact --scope user installs it for your account only.

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