> Markdown version of [Installing in IntelliJ IDEA](https://vaadin.com/docs/v10/designer/getting-started/designer-installing-idea). Section index: [llms.txt](https://vaadin.com/docs/v10/designer/llms.txt)

# <a id="designer.installing.intellij"></a>Installing in IntelliJ IDEA

## <a id="designer.installing.intellij"></a>Installing Vaadin Designer

Vaadin Designer is compatible with IntelliJ IDEA 16 (and later), both Community and Ultimate Editions.

- Open IntelliJ IDEA

- Choose IntelliJ IDEA > Preferences > Plugins in macOS,\
  File > Settings > Plugins in Windows and Linux.

- Click Browse Repositories…​

- Search for **Vaadin**

- Install Vaadin Designer

- Restart IntelliJ IDEA when asked

- Wait for IDEA to restart

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Install Vaadin Designer in IntelliJ IDEA

## <a id="designer.installing.intellij.uninstalling"></a>Uninstalling

If you want to remove Vaadin Designer from your IntelliJ IDEA installation, go to IntelliJ IDEA > Preferences > Plugins in macOS, File > Settings > Plugins in Windows and Linux, select Vaadin Designer from the list, then click Uninstall.