JetBrains has introduced AI-powered tools in their IDEs, featuring the Junie coding agent and AI Assistant, now available through a subscription model. The subscription includes three tiers: AI Free, AI Pro, and AI Ultimate, with the free tier offering significant features like unlimited code completion and access to local AI models. Junie, the coding agent, is backed by powerful AI models (Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI) providing robust coding assistance. Users have noted some pros and cons of the functionality, with comparisons to other AI tools, highlighting JetBrains' strong position in integrating AI within their IDE. ### Key Observations: - **Subscription Tiers**: The new structure offers a free tier with meaningful resources but has limitations on certain functionalities in Community Edition IDEs. - **AI Performance**: Users find Junie to resemble a junior developer, improving efficiency for side projects, although it has notable areas for improvement, such as context retention in conversations. - **Pricing Concerns**: Some users raised issues about the cost and limitations on using custom LLMs unless in an enterprise tier. Additionally, there are mixed feelings about shifting away from traditional methods to AI-based assistance. - **Potential and Integration**: The integration of AI into JetBrains products showcases a significant potential with IDE-supported capabilities that elevate coding interactions beyond standard text processing.