Who is HotSwapAgent for?

HotSwapAgent is a B2B product built for java developers using IntelliJ-based IDEs.

Is HotSwapAgent free?

Yes — HotSwapAgent is free to use.

What platforms does HotSwapAgent run on?

HotSwapAgent runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Is HotSwapAgent still maintained?

Unverified. HotSwapAgent has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to HotSwapAgent?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include HotSwapHelper, Single Hotswap, and ArthasHotSwap.

Who makes HotSwapAgent?

HotSwapAgent is developed by HotSwapAgent.

How long has HotSwapAgent been around?

HotSwapAgent first shipped in 2018.

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HotSwapAgent

Name: HotSwapAgent
Author: HotSwapAgent

jetbrains.comOther dev tools

HotSwapAgent is a plugin for IntelliJ-based IDEs that helps Java developers apply class and resource changes without restarting their applications. It supports faster iterative development in JVM projects.

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Overview

4 features

HotSwapAgent sits in PulseGate's Other dev tools category. It focuses on avoiding full application restarts when applying Java code and resource changes during development. It is built as a B2B product for java developers using IntelliJ-based IDEs. HotSwapAgent is free to use. It ships for the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

It is developed by HotSwapAgent, and it first shipped in 2018. Among its 4 catalogued features are class reloading, resource reloading, and java development.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Class reloading
Resource reloading
Java development
IntelliJ integration

Built with & integrations

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AWS

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Runs on

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AWS: x-amz-cf-id header · x-amz-cf-pop header · via header

Trust & compliance

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed7 Sept · 11:50 UTC
HotSwapAgent verified via JetBrains Plugins
Source: JetBrains Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about HotSwapAgent

What is HotSwapAgent?: HotSwapAgent focuses on avoiding full application restarts when applying Java code and resource changes during development. It is catalogued under Other dev tools on PulseGate.
Who is HotSwapAgent for?: HotSwapAgent is a B2B product built for java developers using IntelliJ-based IDEs.
Is HotSwapAgent free?: Yes — HotSwapAgent is free to use.
What platforms does HotSwapAgent run on?: HotSwapAgent runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is HotSwapAgent still maintained?: Unverified. HotSwapAgent has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to HotSwapAgent?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include HotSwapHelper, Single Hotswap, and ArthasHotSwap.HotSwapHelper Single Hotswap ArthasHotSwap
Who makes HotSwapAgent?: HotSwapAgent is developed by HotSwapAgent.
How long has HotSwapAgent been around?: HotSwapAgent first shipped in 2018.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 7 Sept 2026
Built for: Java developers using IntelliJ-based IDEs
Model: B2B
Solves: Avoiding full application restarts when applying Java code and resource changes during development.

Registered as

JetBrains Marketplace: 9552

Index record

Indexed: 7 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 7 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: hotswapagent-jetbrains-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 7 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 7 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 7 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/9552-hotswapagent

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