Open-source IntelliJ IDEA: A Simpler Way to Build and Contribute to the Community

JetBrains has simplified building and contributing to IntelliJ IDEA's open-source codebase by introducing CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions and publishing ready-to-use open-source builds directly on GitHub. Developers can now fork the repository and build their own version of the IDE without manual environment configuration. The open-source codebase powers not only IntelliJ IDEA but also Android Studio and other development tools, making it easier for the community to explore, customize, and contribute to the platform.