Junie CLI

JetBrains' LLM-agnostic coding agent for the terminal, now in early access.

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What is Junie CLI?

Junie CLI is JetBrains' terminal-native version of its Junie coding agent, currently in an early access program. It lets developers drive Junie's agentic coding workflows from the command line instead of inside a JetBrains IDE. The agent is model-agnostic: you can point it at GPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok-class models using either a JetBrains account, a Junie API key, or your own provider keys. A plan mode lets you review the proposed approach before anything is written, and headless execution makes it usable in CI/CD pipelines and automated scripts. Being an EAP release, flags and behaviors are still shifting between versions.

Key features

  • LLM-agnostic model support (GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok)
  • Plan mode for reviewing approach before changes
  • Headless mode for CI/CD and automation
  • Session resume with stored sessions
  • Bring-your-own provider keys or JetBrains account auth

Pros

  • Not locked to a single model vendor
  • Runs in pipelines as well as interactively
  • Built by a major IDE vendor with strong editor tooling DNA

Cons

  • Early access — surface and flags still change
  • Pricing not yet public
  • Youngest ecosystem compared to established CLI agents

Junie CLI at a glance

PricingFreemium
CategoryCoding & Development
Platformswindows, macos, linux
CompanyJetBrains
Official websitejunie.jetbrains.com
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Junie CLI FAQs

What is Junie CLI?

Junie CLI is JetBrains' terminal-native version of its Junie coding agent, currently in an early access program. It lets developers drive Junie's agentic coding workflows from the command line instead of inside a JetBrains IDE. The agent is model-agnostic: you can point it at GPT, Claude, Gemini, or Grok-class models using either a JetBrains account, a Junie API key, or your own provider keys. A plan mode lets you review the proposed approach before anything is written, and headless execution makes it usable in CI/CD pipelines and automated scripts. Being an EAP release, flags and behaviors are still shifting between versions.

What are the main features of Junie CLI?

Junie CLI offers LLM-agnostic model support (GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok), Plan mode for reviewing approach before changes, Headless mode for CI/CD and automation, Session resume with stored sessions and Bring-your-own provider keys or JetBrains account auth.

How much does Junie CLI cost?

Junie CLI follows a freemium model: a free tier is available, and paid plans unlock higher limits and advanced features. Check its official website for current plan prices.

What are the pros and cons of Junie CLI?

Strengths of Junie CLI include Not locked to a single model vendor; Runs in pipelines as well as interactively; Built by a major IDE vendor with strong editor tooling DNA. On the downside, Early access — surface and flags still change; Pricing not yet public; Youngest ecosystem compared to established CLI agents.