Support for paid plugins in open-source builds

Question

Can open-source builds of IntelliJ IDEA run paid plugins?

Answer

Yes, paid plugins can be used with open-source builds. These builds are simply a minimal set of plugins with no restrictions on customization.

However, it's important to note that installing a paid plugin requires certain marketplace licensing infrastructure, which is not open-source. To support this, the JetBrains Marketplace Licensing plugin will be automatically installed alongside any paid plugin. During installation, you’ll be asked to accept the JetBrains Marketplace Agreement.