# Installation

Install **BoxLang IDE** from the [JetBrains Marketplace](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/30311-boxlang-ide).

### Install from the IDE

1. Open **Settings** on Windows and Linux, or **Preferences** on macOS.
2. Go to **Plugins**.
3. Open the **Marketplace** tab.
4. Search for `BoxLang IDE`.
5. Click **Install**.
6. Restart the IDE if prompted.

### Install from the marketplace page

You can also open the plugin listing directly:

* [BoxLang IDE on JetBrains Marketplace](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/30311-boxlang-ide)

From there, open the plugin in your JetBrains IDE and continue the installation flow.

### After installation

After the plugin is installed, open a BoxLang project in your IDE.

The plugin can then provide BoxLang-aware editing features inside the JetBrains environment.

### Next step

See [Overview](/overview.md) for a quick summary of what the plugin provides.


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