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AI Coding Assistant Lingma:Install Lingma

Last Updated:Jun 17, 2025

Learn how to install and use Lingma IDE, and Lingma in JetBrains IDEs and VS Code, and remote development scenarios such as remote Secure Shell (SSH), Docker, Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), and Web IDE.

Download Lingma IDE

Lingma IDE fully integrates the AI coding assistant capabilities, making it easier to use out of the box. You can enjoy efficient and intelligent programming without the need to install the plugin.

Note

Currently, Lingma IDE is in invitational testing stage. We welcome your experience and feedback.

JetBrains IDEs

Step 1: Before you start

  • Ensure your operating system is macOS, Windows, or Linux.

  • Download and install a compatible version of JetBrains IDEs (2020.3 or later). Lingma is compatible with the following IDEs:

    • IntelliJ IDEA (Ultimate Edition, Community Edition, and Education Edition)

    • Android Studio

    • CLion

    • GoLand

    • PhpStorm

    • PyCharm (Professional Edition, Community Edition, and Education Edition)

    • Rider

    • RubyMine

    • RustRover

    • WebStorm

    • Others

You can use the JetBrains IDE search tool to search for more compatible IDEs.

Step 2: Install Lingma in JetBrains IDEs

In this example, Lingma is installed in IntelliJ IDEA using the following methods.

Method 1: Search from the plugin marketplace

  1. Open IntelliJ IDEA and navigate to the Preferences page.

  2. Search for Lingma in the plugin marketplace.

  3. Click Install.

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Method 2: Download an installation package

Download the Lingma - JetBrains installation package and proceed as follows:

  1. Open IntelliJ IDEA and navigate to the Preferences page.

  2. Select Plugins.

  3. Click the settings icon.

  4. Select Install Plugin from Disk.

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Open the downloaded .zip file to install it. After the installation is complete, restart IntelliJ IDEA.

Note

The IntelliJ IDEA theme used in this example is the New UI theme of JetBrains IDEs. To enable this theme, upgrade your IntelliJ IDEA to the latest version, click the settings icon, and configure the New UI theme in Appearance & Behavior.

Step 3: Log on to Lingma

  1. Click the Lingma icon in the right-side navigation bar.

  2. Click Log in in the displayed section.

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Now you can get started with Lingma in IntelliJ IDEA.

For more information about logon, see Setup and install.

Visual Studio Code (VS Code)

Step 1: Before you start

  • Ensure your operating system is Windows 7 or later, macOS or Linux,.

  • Download and install VS Code 1.68.0 or later version.

Step 2: Install Lingma in VS Code

Method 1: Search from the plugin marketplace

  1. Open VS Code, and click the extension icon to navigate to the plugin marketplace page.

  2. Search for Lingma.

  3. Click Install.

  4. Restart the IDE.

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Alternatively, go to the installation page of Lingma in the VS Code plugin marketplace.

Method 2: Download an installation package

Download the Lingma-VS Code installation package and proceed as follows:

  1. Open VS Code.

  2. Click the extension icon.

  3. Click the More icon and select Install from VSIX.

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Open the downloaded VSIX file to install it. After the installation is complete, restart Visual Studio Code.

Step 3: Log on to Lingma

  1. Click the Lingma icon in the left-side navigation bar.

  2. Click Log in in the displayed section.

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If you cannot find the Lingma icon in the navigation bar, proceed as follows:

  1. Right-click a blank area in the navigation bar.

  2. Select Lingma.

The Lingma icon will appear in the navigation bar.

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Now you can get started with Lingma in VS Code.