Installation

Last modified: 06 September 2024

System requirements

Ensuring your system meets the requirements for JetBrains Fleet is crucial for optimal performance and functionality.

System requirements

Requirement

Minimum

Recommended

RAM

4 GB

more than 4 GB

CPU

Any modern CPU

Multi-core CPU. JetBrains Fleet supports multithreading for different operations and processes making it faster the more CPU cores it can use.

Disk space

3.5 GB

SSD drive with at least 5 GB of free space

Monitor resolution

1024×768

1920×1080

Operating system

Officially released versions of the following:

  • Microsoft Windows 10 1809 64-bit or later

    Windows Server 2019 64-bit or later

  • macOS 12.0 or later

  • Two latest versions of Ubuntu LTS or Fedora Linux distributions that meet the following requirements:

    • Linux kernel version 6.x

    • Gnome or KDE desktop environment

    • X Window System (X11)

      tip

      Wayland support is in development. You can monitor the progress and leave your feedback in JBR-3206: Native Wayland support.

    • GLIBC 2.28 or later

Pre-release versions are not supported.

The latest versions of the following:

  • Windows 64-bit

  • macOS

  • Ubuntu LTS or Fedora Linux distribution

You do not need to install Java to run JetBrains Fleet because JetBrains Runtime is bundled with the IDE (based on JBR 21).

Remote development

For remote development, JetBrains Fleet supports the following operating systems.

  • macOS: starting from macOS 12.

  • Windows: starting from Windows 10 Version 21H2.

Consider the following specifics when working with JetBrains Fleet in WSL and over SSH.

  • WSL: for an optimal experience with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), we recommend Windows 11 22H2 or later, along with WSL2 version 2.1 or later. Ensure WSL has internet access and that x11-apps are installed (FL-19002).

  • SSH: JetBrains Fleet supports remote development over SSH for Linux and macOS systems. A 64-bit CPU (x86-64 or aarch64) is required. Note that Windows remotes are not supported (for more information, follow FL -21596). The remote machine must have internet access, and it is recommended to use bash or similar shells as the default login shell. There is limited support for FIDO-based 2FA and old RSA keys.

Downloading and installing Fleet

Download and install Fleet

  1. Download and install JetBrains Toolbox.

    For macOS, you can also download the installer that matches your processor type: Apple Silicon or Intel. Ensure you select the correct option based on your system's processor.

  2. In JetBrains Toolbox, click Install near the JetBrains Fleet icon.

    Download and install Fleet

After you have installed JetBrains Fleet, you can start in from JetBrains Toolbox. You can also launch it from the command line.

Configuring language and region settings

The region preference affects how JetBrains Fleet or its plugins work by adapting to regional specifications. For example, it can change the URLs used to access various services, switch to a region-specific LLM provider for AI Assistant, or route traffic through a local proxy. Such adjustments optimize JetBrains Fleet performance and ensure that its functionality complies with local regulations.

On the first start after JetBrains Fleet installation, you will be prompted to choose the region where you are located. If necessary, you can change the region later in settings.