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Junie

02 ide-extension/JetBrains/ACTIVE/aka Junie CLI, Junie Local

Junie is JetBrains' coding agent — inside JetBrains IDEs (Junie Local in AI Chat) and as a terminal CLI. GA since June 2026, with agentic debugging that drives the IDE's real debugger, breakpoints included.

SEC.01

What it does

  • 01Built on the IntelliJ engine
  • 02Agentic debugging via real debugger
  • 03Code / ask / auto modes
  • 04ACP-based IDE integration
  • 05BYOK (10+ models)
  • 06Brave mode
SEC.02

Who it's for

JetBrains shops — it uses the IDE's own inspections, run configurations, and debugger rather than approximating them.

PRICING

Pricing

Free to start; full use via JetBrains AI subscription (AI Pro / AI Ultimate). List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding.

caveat · before you adopt

Debug mode needs recent IntelliJ-based IDEs plus bundled MCP plugins; full use is metered by JetBrains AI credits.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

What is Junie?

Junie is JetBrains' coding agent — inside JetBrains IDEs (Junie Local in AI Chat) and as a terminal CLI. GA since June 2026, with agentic debugging that drives the IDE's real debugger, breakpoints included.

Who is Junie for?

JetBrains shops — it uses the IDE's own inspections, run configurations, and debugger rather than approximating them.

How much does Junie cost?

Free to start; full use via JetBrains AI subscription (AI Pro / AI Ultimate). List prices as checked against the vendor's pricing page on 2026-09-25; plans change often, so confirm before deciding.

Does Junie run locally or in the cloud?

Junie runs locally on your machine. Its interfaces are an editor/IDE surface, a terminal (CLI).

What are alternatives to Junie?

Other IDE extension entries in the catalog: GitHub Copilot, Cline, Amazon Q Developer, Gemini Code Assist, Sourcegraph Cody, Augment Code, Continue, Roo Code, Kilo Code. Different categories solve the same problem differently — see the IDE extensions & copilots category page for tradeoffs.

What should I know before adopting Junie?

Debug mode needs recent IntelliJ-based IDEs plus bundled MCP plugins; full use is metered by JetBrains AI credits.