jetbrains.mdx

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title: JetBrains
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<Note>This example uses **IntelliJ**; same steps apply to other JetBrains IDEs (e.g., PyCharm).</Note>

## Install

Install [IntelliJ](https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/).

## Usage with Ollama

<Note>
  To use **Ollama**,  you will need a [JetBrains AI Subscription](https://www.jetbrains.com/ai-ides/buy/?section=personal&billing=yearly).
</Note>

1. In Intellij, click the **chat icon** located in the right sidebar

<div style={{ display: 'flex', justifyContent: 'center' }}>
  <img 
    src="/images/intellij-chat-sidebar.png" 
    alt="Intellij Sidebar Chat"
    width="50%"
  />
</div>

2. Select the **current model** in the sidebar, then click **Set up Local Models**

<div style={{ display: 'flex', justifyContent: 'center' }}>
  <img 
    src="/images/intellij-current-model.png" 
    alt="Intellij model bottom right corner"
    width="50%"
  />
</div>

3. Under **Third Party AI Providers**, choose **Ollama**  
4. Confirm the **Host URL** is `http://localhost:11434`, then click **Ok**  
5. Once connected, select a model under **Local models by Ollama**

<div style={{ display: 'flex', justifyContent: 'center' }}>
  <img 
    src="/images/intellij-local-models.png" 
    alt="Zed star icon in bottom right corner"
    width="50%"
  />
</div>