Introduction

JetBrains Fleet is a modern, lightweight IDE designed for speed, collaboration, and AI-powered development. Unlike traditional heavy IDEs, Fleet focuses on being fast and responsive while still offering deep coding assistance when needed.

Key Features

Lightweight Performance

Fleet starts as a fast and minimal text editor but can scale into a full IDE with advanced code intelligence and project-wide analysis, making it flexible for both quick edits and large projects.

Collaborative Development

Built-in collaborative editing allows multiple developers to work together on the same codebase in real time, similar to Google Docs, with shared terminals and debugging sessions.

AI-Powered Coding

Fleet integrates JetBrains AI Assistant to provide intelligent code completion, explanations, and refactoring suggestions, boosting productivity and reducing coding errors.

Multi-Language Support

Supports popular languages including Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Rust, and more, making it suitable for polyglot developers and teams.

Remote & Cloud Development

Fleet offers remote development capabilities, letting developers connect to containers, SSH environments, and cloud-based workspaces seamlessly.

Conclusion

JetBrains Fleet redefines the IDE experience with its lightweight nature, collaborative tools, and AI integration. It is ideal for developers looking for a fast editor that can transform into a full IDE when needed, without sacrificing performance or modern teamwork capabilities.