[BUG] Banner invites me to install IntelliJ IDEA plugin when already installed

Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Mar 5, 2026 by mvassilevsky Closed Apr 15, 2026

Preflight Checklist

  • [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
  • [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
  • [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

When I launch Claude Code in IntelliJ via the plugin, the line immediately above the prompt says

↑ Install the IntelliJ IDEA plugin from the JetBrains Marketplace: https://docs.claude.com/s/claude-code-jetbrains

What Should Happen?

Claude Code should not invite me to install the plugin when it's already installed.

Error Messages/Logs

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Install Claude Code in IntelliJ from the Jetbrains Marketplace
  2. Click the Claude Code button in the main toolbar

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

Yes, this worked in a previous version

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

2.1.69 (Claude Code)

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

macOS

Terminal/Shell

IntelliJ IDEA terminal

Additional Information

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