Who should use ThinCaret?

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

Yes — ThinCaret is free to use.

What platforms does ThinCaret run on?

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

Is ThinCaret still maintained?

Unverified. ThinCaret 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 projects are similar to ThinCaret?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Smoothcaret, Adaptive Caret Scroll, and Carret Inspector.

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ThinCaret

jetbrains.comIDEs & code editors

ThinCaret is a plugin for IntelliJ-based IDEs that changes the text caret to a thinner appearance. It helps developers customize editor visuals and reduce the prominence of the insertion cursor while coding.

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Overview

4 features

In the IDEs & code editors space, ThinCaret takes a focused approach. It focuses on reducing the visual distraction caused by the default caret in IntelliJ-based IDEs. It is built as a B2B product for developers using IntelliJ-based IDEs. It is available for free. ThinCaret is available on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

ThinCaret first shipped in 2016. Key capabilities include thin caret, caret customization, and IDE integration.

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

Thin caret
Caret customization
IDE integration
Editor appearance settings

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 · 20:03 UTC
ThinCaret verified via JetBrains Plugins
Source: JetBrains Plugins · Open

Frequently asked questions about ThinCaret

What is ThinCaret?: ThinCaret focuses on reducing the visual distraction caused by the default caret in IntelliJ-based IDEs. It is catalogued under IDEs & code editors on PulseGate.
Who should use ThinCaret?: ThinCaret is a B2B product built for developers using IntelliJ-based IDEs.
Is ThinCaret free?: Yes — ThinCaret is free to use.
What platforms does ThinCaret run on?: ThinCaret runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is ThinCaret still maintained?: Unverified. ThinCaret 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 projects are similar to ThinCaret?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Smoothcaret, Adaptive Caret Scroll, and Carret Inspector.Smoothcaret Adaptive Caret Scroll Carret Inspector
How long has ThinCaret been around?: ThinCaret first shipped in 2016.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 8 Sept 2026
Built for: developers using IntelliJ-based IDEs
Model: B2B
Solves: Reducing the visual distraction caused by the default caret in IntelliJ-based IDEs.

Registered as

JetBrains Marketplace: 8044

Developer

43fa1bcf202a411d80e6a4cc6cfb14db

Index record

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

Identity audit (13)

Slug: thincaret-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/8044-thincaret

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