# JirAI: Install and activate

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://edgafner.github.io/llms.txt).

> **TL;DR**
> Install: `Settings | Plugins | Marketplace`, search for JirAI
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> Requires: a JetBrains IDE 2026.3 or later and a Jira Cloud site
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> License: 7-day free trial, then `Help | Register`

Install JirAI from JetBrains Marketplace, restart the IDE and sign in to your Jira Cloud site.

## Requirements

* The current version requires a JetBrains IDE 2026.3 (build 263) or later.

* A Jira Cloud site, for example `https://demo-org.atlassian.net`. Jira Server and Jira Data Center are not supported.

* An Atlassian account with access to the site, and an API token for that account.

## Install JirAI

In the IDE:

Procedure: Install JirAI from the IDE

1. Open the Settings dialog: `Ctrl+Alt+S` (macOS: `⌘ ,`).

2. Select Plugins.

3. Open the Marketplace tab.

4. Search for JirAI.

5. Click Install.

6. Restart the IDE when prompted.

From the Marketplace website:

Procedure: Install JirAI from the website

1. Open the [JirAI page on JetBrains Marketplace](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/33954-jirai).

2. Click Install to… and choose the running IDE.

3. In the IDE, confirm the installation.

4. Restart the IDE when prompted.

From disk:

Procedure: Install JirAI from a ZIP archive

1. Download the plugin ZIP archive from the [JirAI versions page](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/33954-jirai/versions).

2. In `Settings | Plugins`, click the gear icon.

3. Choose Install Plugin from Disk….

4. Select the ZIP archive.

5. Restart the IDE when prompted.

> **Note:**
> Under Remote Development, the IDE synchronizes only plugins that come from JetBrains Marketplace or a custom repository.
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> A plugin installed from disk must be installed on the host and on the client separately.

## Licensing and free trial

JirAI is a paid plugin with a 7-day free trial.

Start the trial or activate a license in `Help | Register`.

Without a trial or a license, the IDE disables the plugin.

Buy or manage licenses on the [JirAI pricing page](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/33954-jirai/pricing).

## After installation

Open the JirAI tool window and sign in to your Jira Cloud site, as described in [Sign in and manage your account](jirai-sign-in-and-configuration.html).

## See also

### Related topics

[JirAI: Sign in and manage your account](jirai-sign-in-and-configuration.html) [JirAI: Remote Development and privacy](jirai-remote-development-and-architecture.html) [JirAI: FAQ and known limitations](jirai-faq.html)

### Useful resources

[JirAI on JetBrains Marketplace](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/33954-jirai) [Install plugins in JetBrains IDEs](https://www.jetbrains.com/help/idea/managing-plugins.html)