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MaxCompute:Install IntelliJ IDEA

Last Updated:Mar 26, 2026

Install IntelliJ IDEA

MaxCompute Studio is a plug-in that runs on IntelliJ IDEA. Install IntelliJ IDEA before installing the MaxCompute Studio plug-in.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have:

  • A machine that meets the hardware and operating system requirements. See Requirements for IntelliJ IDEA

  • IntelliJ IDEA version 14.1.4 or later, and version 2024.2.5 or earlier. MaxCompute Studio 4.3.0 supports IntelliJ IDEA up to version 2024.2.5.

Install IntelliJ IDEA

The following steps use Windows as an example. IntelliJ IDEA also supports macOS and Linux.

  1. Download IntelliJ IDEA from https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/. IntelliJ IDEA is available in two editions:

    Edition Cost
    Community Edition Free
    Ultimate Edition Paid
    Important

    Download version 2024.2.5 or earlier to ensure compatibility with MaxCompute Studio 4.3.0.

  2. Double-click the installer to start the setup wizard, then click Next.

  3. Specify the destination folder and click Next.

  4. Select your operating system and click Next.

  5. Click Install.

  6. Click Finish when the installation completes.

What's next

Install MaxCompute Studio. For more information, see Install MaxCompute Studio.