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JetBrains Air

Agentic development environment for parallel multi-vendor coding agents

JetBrains Air is JetBrains' system for building software with AI agents: Air in IDEs (an Early Access plugin for running agents inside JetBrains IDEs), the Air app (a desktop client for local, Git worktree, Docker and cloud tasks), Air Teams (shared cloud environments and automations) and Air Governance (organization policies, AI credit limits and analytics). It runs Claude Agent, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Junie and other ACP-compatible agents.

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About JetBrains Air

JetBrains Air is a system for building software with AI agents. Developers can run an agent approved by their organization inside a JetBrains IDE through Air in IDEs, which JetBrains labels an Early Access Program release, or from the CLI through Air Gateway. Team leads set up shared cloud environments and automations in Air Teams, and engineering managers control rules and permissions through Air Governance. All parts share one login and draw AI credits from a shared pool.

The Air app is the standalone desktop client and the only part that runs an agent against a project on your own machine, in your workspace, a Git worktree or a Docker container. It asks any agent to plan before writing code, offers a review pass that can use a different agent, and leaves local work uncommitted until you apply it. It can also start and open cloud tasks, and it works without an organization if you connect your own AI provider account.

Supported agents are Claude Agent, OpenAI Codex, Gemini CLI and Junie, plus any ACP-compatible agent installed locally. Cloud tasks and automations always run on the JetBrains AI provider and spend JetBrains AI credits; local tasks spend a connected Anthropic, OpenAI or Google account first. JetBrains' documentation is inconsistent on Claude subscriptions: one page says a Claude Pro, Max or Team plan can back local tasks, while the supported-agents table asks for Anthropic Console API billing.

On the air.dev product page, JetBrains says cloud runs are available for some customers and will roll out to the rest gradually over the coming months. Air Governance, formerly JetBrains Central, became generally available on October 22, 2026; its Business plan costs USD 20 per month for each developer with AI access, with AI credits bought separately.

Pricing & Platform Specs

Pricing Summary

Cloud tasks and automations always spend JetBrains AI credits. Local tasks in the Air app use your own connected Claude, OpenAI or Google account or API key first, and spend JetBrains AI credits only when no own account is connected. JetBrains AI Pro costs $10/month (10 AI credits per 30 days) and AI Ultimate $30/month (35 credits); each credit equals $1, and purchased credits are valid for 12 months. For organizations, Air Governance has a free Basic plan, a Business plan at $20 per seat per month that adds AI policies, BYOK providers, model management, ACP agents and MCP servers, and an Enterprise plan on request. AI credits are billed separately from seats. GitHub Copilot tasks, local or in the cloud with Air Teams, run on the user's existing Copilot plan rather than JetBrains AI credits; Air does not show or cap Copilot usage.

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Supported Platforms

Air app on macOS, Linux and Windows (Windows via JetBrains Toolbox); Air in IDEs plugin for JetBrains IDEs (EAP); Air Teams in the browser

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JetBrains Fleet was a lightweight polyglot code editor from JetBrains, designed as a modern alternative to traditional JetBrains IDEs. It offered a fast startup experience that could scale up to full IDE functionality on demand via Smart Mode — activating IntelliJ-level code intelligence when needed. JetBrains discontinued Fleet on December 22, 2025 and redirected the platform into JetBrains Air, a new agentic development product.

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FAQ

What is JetBrains Air?

JetBrains Air is JetBrains' system for building software with AI agents: Air in IDEs (an Early Access plugin for running agents inside JetBrains IDEs), the Air app (a desktop client for local, Git worktree, Docker and cloud tasks), Air Teams (shared cloud environments and automations) and Air Governance (organization policies, AI credit limits and analytics). It runs Claude Agent, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Junie and other ACP-compatible agents.

Is JetBrains Air free?

JetBrains Air offers a free tier alongside paid plans. Cloud tasks and automations always spend JetBrains AI credits. Local tasks in the Air app use your own connected Claude, OpenAI or Google account or API key first, and spend JetBrains AI credits only when no own account is connected. JetBrains AI Pro costs $10/month (10 AI credits per 30 days) and AI Ultimate $30/month (35 credits); each credit equals $1, and purchased credits are valid for 12 months. For organizations, Air Governance has a free Basic plan, a Business plan at $20 per seat per month that adds AI policies, BYOK providers, model management, ACP agents and MCP servers, and an Enterprise plan on request. AI credits are billed separately from seats. GitHub Copilot tasks, local or in the cloud with Air Teams, run on the user's existing Copilot plan rather than JetBrains AI credits; Air does not show or cap Copilot usage.

Is JetBrains Air still maintained?

Yes — JetBrains Air is active. Its listing was last verified on November 4, 2026.

What are the best JetBrains Air alternatives?

The first editor-selected JetBrains Air alternatives are Emdash, Orca, 1Code, and more.

How does JetBrains Air score in our review?

The published editorial review lists JetBrains Air at 83/100 overall across speed, privacy, and developer experience. Check the review's evidence status and test metadata for its verification level.