Who should use JShell?

JShell is a B2B product built for java developers using JetBrains IDEs.

What platforms does JShell run on?

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

Is JShell still maintained?

Unverified. JShell 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 JShell?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Spring Shell, Shell Script, and Shell Process.

JShell is developed by JetBrains.

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JShell

Name: JShell
Author: JetBrains

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JShell is a plugin for IntelliJ-based JetBrains IDEs that provides access to Java's interactive shell environment. It is intended for Java developers who want to experiment with code and run interactive Java sessions within their development environment.

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Overview

5 features

JShell is an Other dev tools project. It focuses on running and interacting with Java JShell sessions without leaving a JetBrains IDE. JShell is a B2B product aimed at java developers using JetBrains IDEs. JShell is free to use. It runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

It is developed by JetBrains, and it first shipped in 2026. Among its 5 catalogued features are Java REPL, interactive shell, and IDE integration.

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

Java REPL
Interactive shell
IDE integration
Code execution
Java experimentation

Built with & integrations

Hosting

AWS

Runs on

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Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tier

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed8 Sept · 04:32 UTC
JShell verified via JetBrains Plugins
Source: JetBrains Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about JShell

What does JShell do?: JShell focuses on running and interacting with Java JShell sessions without leaving a JetBrains IDE. It is catalogued under Other dev tools on PulseGate.
Who should use JShell?: JShell is a B2B product built for java developers using JetBrains IDEs.
Is JShell free?: Yes — JShell is free to use.
What platforms does JShell run on?: JShell runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is JShell still maintained?: Unverified. JShell 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 JShell?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Spring Shell, Shell Script, and Shell Process.Spring Shell Shell Script Shell Process
Who makes JShell?: JShell is developed by JetBrains.
When did JShell launch?: JShell first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 8 Sept 2026
Built for: Java developers using JetBrains IDEs
Model: B2B
Solves: Running and interacting with Java JShell sessions without leaving a JetBrains IDE.

Registered as

JetBrains Marketplace: 28663

Developer

JetBrains

Index record

Indexed: 8 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 8 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: jshell-jetbrains-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 8 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 8 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: 8 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/28663-jshell

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