junie - ai coding agent by jetbrains
About Junie
AI coding agent built into JetBrains IDEs that autonomously plans, writes, tests, and refines code across files, handling ambitious tasks so you can focus on higher-level decisions.
Key Capabilities
Native integration with all major JetBrains IDEs
Autonomous multi-step task planning and execution
Test-first approach: runs tests and inspections to verify changes
Code mode for execution, Ask mode for brainstorming
Reads and writes across multiple files with full project context
Enterprise tier with SSO and enhanced security controls
Standout Features
Agentic Task Execution
Proposes multi-step plans and executes them autonomously, writes, edits, and refines code across your entire project.
Test-First Verification
Runs tests and IDE inspections after every change to catch regressions before they reach review.
Deep IDE Integration
Lives inside IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, GoLand, and more; no context-switching required.
Code & Ask Modes
Switch between autonomous Code mode for execution and Ask mode for design brainstorming.
Enterprise Controls
AI Enterprise tier includes SSO, enhanced security policies, and maximum AI credits for teams.
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