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JetBrains April Update Adds AI and Free JS

2026-04-11 · jetbrains

JetBrains packed a lot into its April 2026 developer update. The newsletter touches IDE releases, AI agent integration, and a major licensing change for IntelliJ IDEA.

Key Features or Updates

The update highlights ReSharper and Rider 2026.1 release candidates, Cursor joining the Agent Client Protocol registry, Junie CLI integration, and Code With Me reaching end of support. It also says JavaScript and TypeScript features are now free in IntelliJ IDEA v2026.1.

Impact on Developers

This is a real workflow shift for teams using JetBrains tools, especially those experimenting with agents inside the IDE. Free JS/TS support lowers friction for modern Java stacks that lean on frontend tooling.

How to use it

If your team uses JetBrains products, review the 2026.1 release notes and the ACP integration path. It’s also a good moment to check whether any Code With Me workflows need a replacement before support ends.

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