> Markdown version of [Installing in IntelliJ IDEA](https://vaadin.com/docs/v7/designer/designer-installing-idea). Section index: [llms.txt](https://vaadin.com/docs/v7/designer/llms.txt)

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

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

Install IntelliJ IDEA as described in ["Installing IntelliJ IDEA"](https://vaadin.com/docs/v7/framework/installing/installing-idea.md#installing.idea).

Vaadin Designer is compatible with IntelliJ IDEA 15 (and later), both Community and Ultimate Editions.

To install Vaadin Designer in IntelliJ IDEA:

1. Open IntelliJ IDEA

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

3. Click Browse Repositories…​

4. Search for Vaadin Designer

5. Select Vaadin Designer and click Install

6. Restart IntelliJ IDEA to make the plugin active

## <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.