1. Install MPS
  2. Run MPS for the first time

Run MPS for the first time

Last modified: 20 September 2022

You can use the Toolbox App to run any JetBrains product. In case of a standalone installation, running MPS depends on the operating system:

To run MPS, find it in the Windows Start menu or use the desktop shortcut. You can also run the launcher batch script or executable in the installation directory under bin.

When you run MPS for the first time, some steps are required to complete the installation, customize your instance, and start working with the IDE.

Start a project in MPS

On the Welcome screen, you can do the following:

  • Open an existing project

  • Check out an existing project from Version Control

  • Create a new project

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It is also possible to drag an existing project directory or a separate file to the Welcome screen and open it in MPS.

Welcome screen

The following video demonstrates how you can create a new project in MPS: