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OpenIDEA: An open-source IntelliJ-style IDE built with Rust

A developer released OpenIDEA, an open-source IDE built with Rust and Tauri that recreates IntelliJ-style workflows, including familiar keybindings, tool windows, and Search Everywhere, while aiming for fast startup and low resource use. The project is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux, with source code and downloads hosted on GitHub.

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OpenIDEA brings the IntelliJ way of working to a lightweight, open-source IDE built with Rust and Tauri.

If you’re used to IntelliJ, you’ll recognize the keybindings, tool windows, and Search Everywhere. The goal is to keep that familiar workflow while making the app quick to open and light on resources. OpenIDEA is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Source code and downloads: https://github.com/l0ng-ai/openidea

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