[Feature Request] Add PyCharm/JetBrains IDE button alongside VS Code button
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Dec 15, 2025 by restevean Closed Feb 14, 2026
Feature Request
Description
Currently, the Claude Code UI shows a \"VS Code\" button in the bottom-right corner that allows users to open their project in VS Code while maintaining the Claude Code session. However, there's no equivalent button for PyCharm or other JetBrains IDEs.
Use Case
Many developers (myself included) use PyCharm as their primary IDE and run Claude Code from PyCharm's integrated terminal. It would be great to have the same quick-access integration that VS Code users have.
Proposed Solution
Add a \"PyCharm\" or \"JetBrains IDE\" button next to the existing \"VS Code\" button that:
- Detects the installed JetBrains IDE (PyCharm, IntelliJ IDEA, WebStorm, etc.)
- Opens the current project in the detected IDE
- Maintains the Claude Code session in the terminal
Additional Context
- I understand there's already a JetBrains plugin available (https://docs.claude.com/s/claude-code-jetbrains)
- This feature request is specifically about adding UI-level integration similar to what exists for VS Code
- The button could be conditional - only show if a JetBrains IDE is detected on the system
Platform
- macOS (though this would benefit all platforms)
- Using PyCharm Professional
Thanks for considering this enhancement!
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