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IntelliJ IDEA OSS for Mac

Open-source edition of IntelliJ IDEA

Quick answer: IntelliJ IDEA OSS is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask intellij-idea-oss. The project is open source. It has 89 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What IntelliJ IDEA OSS is

IntelliJ IDEA OSS is a utility for macOS: open-source edition of IntelliJ IDEA.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community.

How to install IntelliJ IDEA OSS

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask intellij-idea-oss.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install IntelliJ IDEA OSS on Mac?

Run brew install --cask intellij-idea-oss in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is IntelliJ IDEA OSS open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: JetBrains/intellij-community.

Does IntelliJ IDEA OSS run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is IntelliJ IDEA OSS?

It was installed 89 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3625 in this catalogue.

What version of IntelliJ IDEA OSS is current?

The latest packaged version is 2026.2.3.