How to install Intellij Idea Community 2025.2 on a Chromebook

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In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of installing IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition 2025.2 on your Chromebook. IntelliJ IDEA is a powerful integrated development environment (IDE) primarily used for Java development, but it also supports many other programming languages. By installing it on your Chromebook, you'll have access to a professional-grade development tool right at your fingertips.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have Linux apps enabled on your Chromebook. If you haven't done this yet, go to your system settings, click on "About Chrome OS" in the left panel, and turn on Linux apps.

Installation Process

Follow these steps to install IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition:

  1. First, update your Linux apps repositories by running this command in the terminal:

    sudo apt update

  2. Next, install the necessary packages that IntelliJ IDEA requires:

    sudo apt install libnss3 default-jdk

    This command installs libnss3 (a set of cryptographic libraries) and the default Java Development Kit.

  3. Download the IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition package:

    wget https://download.jetbrains.com/idea/ideaIC-2025.2.tar.gz

    This command uses wget to download the compressed IntelliJ IDEA package from the official JetBrains website.

  4. Extract the downloaded package:

    tar -xf ideaIC-2025.2.tar.gz

    The tar command with the -xf options extracts the contents of the downloaded archive.

  5. Launch IntelliJ IDEA:

    ./idea-IC-252.23892.409/bin/idea

    This command starts the IntelliJ IDEA application. You may want to create a desktop shortcut for easier access in the future.

Additional Resources

For more detailed instructions and visual guidance, please refer to the video tutorial above. We've also prepared a Google Doc with step-by-step instructions that you can follow along with.

Why Use IntelliJ IDEA on a Chromebook?

Installing IntelliJ IDEA on your Chromebook can significantly enhance your development capabilities. It provides a robust set of tools for Java development, including advanced code completion, refactoring, and debugging features. This setup allows you to turn your Chromebook into a portable development environment, perfect for coding on the go or in educational settings.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, try these troubleshooting steps:

  • Ensure your Chromebook's Linux environment is up to date by running 'sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade'
  • If you face permission issues, make sure you're using 'sudo' when necessary
  • For any Java-related errors, verify that the Java Development Kit was installed correctly

Conclusion

By following these steps, you should now have IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition 2025.2 installed on your Chromebook. This powerful IDE opens up a world of development possibilities, right from your Chrome OS device. Happy coding!

For more information about IntelliJ IDEA, visit the official JetBrains website.

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