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Sunsetting Code With Me

Code With Me has been part of JetBrains IDEs for years, providing real-time collaborative coding and pair programming directly inside your development environment. It enabled teams to share a workspace, tackle issues together, and learn from one another without leaving the IDE.

Today, we’re announcing plans to gradually sunset Code With Me.

In this post, we’ll explain why we’re making this change, what the sunset timeline looks like, and what it means for existing users. We’ll also outline how the transition will work and answer common questions in the FAQ below to help make the process as smooth as possible.

Why we’re making this change

Demand for built-in pair programming and real-time collaboration tools like Code With Me peaked during the pandemic and has since shifted, with many teams adopting different collaboration workflows. At the same time, maintaining Code With Me alongside the evolving IntelliJ Platform requires ongoing engineering investment.

After reviewing usage trends and the long-term direction of our IDEs, we’ve decided to discontinue Code With Me. This will allow us to focus our efforts on areas that deliver the most value to developers and align with how teams collaborate today.

Timeline and what to expect

2026.1 release

• Code With Me will be unbundled from all JetBrains IDEs and made available as a separate plugin via JetBrains Marketplace.
• 2026.1 will be the last IDE release to officially support Code With Me.
• No new features will be developed from this point forward.

Transition period (2026.1 → Q1 2027)

• The plugin will continue to function on supported IDE versions.
• Security updates will be provided during this period.
• Public relay infrastructure will remain operational.

Final shutdown (Q1 2027)

• The public relay infrastructure will be turned off.
• The service will be fully deactivated.

What this means for existing Code With Me users

We understand that Code With Me is part of some teams’ workflows, and we want to make this transition as smooth as possible. 

If you currently use Code With Me:

• You can continue installing and using the plugin from JetBrains Marketplace throughout the transition period outlined above.
• It will work on supported IDE versions, with security updates provided until the final sunset date in Q1 2027.
• Existing subscriptions will remain active until support ends. New sales and renewals will be discontinued.
• Our Support team will remain available during the transition to assist with any questions or compatibility concerns.

Depending on your workflow, you may find that general-purpose collaboration tools cover your needs. If your primary use case is remote access to development environments, our remote development features, which have been improved significantly in recent releases, may be a better fit.

For more details, see the FAQ below. If you have questions or feedback, please leave a comment or contact our Support team.

Looking ahead

As we invest in the future of our tools, we remain focused on delivering tools that support modern software development and bring the greatest value to developers and teams.

We’re grateful to everyone who used Code With Me, shared feedback, and contributed to its journey. Your input has helped shape the product. Thank you!

The JetBrains team

FAQ

Below, we have compiled answers to the most common questions about the discontinuation of Code With Me and the migration options available.

What is the last IDE release to support Code With Me?

2026.1 will be the last IDE release to officially support Code With Me.

Will I still be able to use Code With Me after the 2026.1 release?

Yes, you will be able to use Code With Me on all supported IDE versions for at least one year until Q1 2027. After that, our public relays will be shut down, and public sessions won’t be available anymore.

What alternatives are available for Code With Me users?

Depending on your workflow, you may find that general-purpose collaboration tools cover your needs. If your primary use case is remote access to development environments, our remote development features may be a better fit.

Does this decision affect remote development within JetBrains IDEs?

No. The discontinuation of Code With Me does not affect JetBrains IDEs’ remote development functionality.

We continue to actively invest in and evolve our remote development capabilities as part of the IntelliJ Platform. Remote development remains a strategic focus area, and progress in this direction will continue.

What will happen to my Code With Me license?

You can continue using Code With Me on supported IDE versions until the end of your current subscription term. Code With Me subscriptions will not renew.

For more details about your specific subscription, please contact our Support team.

I’m using Code With Me Enterprise. What does this mean for me?

If you are using Code With Me as part of a JetBrains IDE Services (Enterprise) agreement, your current contract terms remain valid during the supported period.

As we approach the end of the sunset period, renewal of Code With Me Enterprise will no longer be available. For contracts with specific provisions or custom arrangements, we will work individually to define the appropriate transition path.

If you have questions about how this change affects your agreement, please contact your JetBrains representative.

What should I do if I recently purchased an Code With Me license?

Our standard refund policy applies to recent purchases. If you have questions about your eligibility for a refund, please contact JetBrains support.

Where can I find more information or assistance?

For any further questions or support inquiries, please visit our Support page or reach out to us directly. We sincerely appreciate the Code With Me community’s support and look forward to continuing to provide the best solutions within our JetBrains IDEs.