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Hyperskill Gets Its Own Plugin Inside JetBrains IDEs
Hyperskill is introducing its own free dedicated plugin inside JetBrains IDEs. This new plugin is built specifically for the Hyperskill learning experience and replaces the previous integration inside the JetBrains Academy plugin. Starting December 11, Hyperskill courses will be available exclusively through the new Hyperskill Academy plugin.
The new Hyperskill Academy plugin provides a more focused and consistent learning environment with all features, tasks, and settings conveniently located in one place. It is designed and maintained directly by the Hyperskill team.
What you’ll get with the new plugin:
- A unified environment aligned with the Hyperskill platform.
- Faster updates, improvements, and fixes.
- Simpler navigation in a single dedicated plugin.
This makes learning smoother and more intuitive, especially for long-term projects.
If you’re currently using Hyperskill courses through the JetBrains Academy plugin, here’s what you need to know and what to do next.
What changes
- You’ll need to install the new free Hyperskill Academy plugin from the Marketplace tab in IDE, available after December 11.
- The JetBrains Academy plugin will remain available for JetBrains Academy learning courses and Coursera, but it will no longer include Hyperskill courses and projects after the upcoming update.
- Your existing Hyperskill projects will still work. No manual migration is needed – your progress and projects will stay safely on Hyperskill and appear automatically once you sign in.
How to continue using Hyperskill courses
The new Hyperskill Academy plugin will be available after December 11, and you’ll be able to install it in your IDE:
- Update the JetBrains Academy plugin to the latest version.
- Install the new Hyperskill Academy plugin from the Marketplace tab in IDE.
- Sign in with your Hyperskill account via Settings/Preferences | Tools | Hyperskill.
- Open your projects and continue learning right where you left off.
No manual migration is needed – your progress and projects will stay safely on Hyperskill and appear automatically once you sign in.
We understand that you might have questions regarding this change, so we’ve prepared an FAQ list to address the most common topics.
What will happen to the JetBrains Academy plugin?
The JetBrains Academy plugin will continue to support JetBrains Academy learning courses, but Hyperskill projects will no longer be part of it. For Hyperskill courses and projects, use the new Hyperskill Academy plugin. We recommend updating the JetBrains Academy plugin as usual. This will allow both plugins to work without issues.
When will the Hyperskill plugin be available?
You’ll be able to install the new Hyperskill plugin starting December 11, 2025. Make sure to switch to the Hyperskill Academy plugin right away, as Hyperskill courses won’t be supported in the JetBrains Academy plugin after this date.
How will I be notified when the Hypserkill Academy plugin is live?
On the Hyperskill platform: You’ll see a banner with a direct install button on the Study plan page.
Inside the JetBrains Academy plugin: After updating the plugin, you’ll see in‑plugin messages with guidance once the release is live.
Will this affect my IDE settings?
No. Your IDE preferences (themes, fonts, keymaps, and third‑party plugins) won’t change. Our plugin works on top of your current setup.
Will my existing projects on Hyperskill still work after installing the Hyperskill Academy plugin?
Yes. You can open and continue working on your existing Hyperskill projects after installing the new plugin – no migration required.
Who should I contact if I have questions about the new Hyperskill Academy plugin?
Please reach out to Hyperskill Support, or send an email to hello@hyperskill.org.
We’re sure this update will elevate your learning experience and make working with Hyperskill even more seamless and efficient.
Happy learning!
The JetBrains Academy team
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