JetBrains releases RustRover IDE for Rust development

JetBrains has released RustRover, a dedicated IDE for the Rust programming language that combines an integrated Rust toolchain with support for AI assistance through an optional plugin and subscription.

Announced May 21, RustRover is positioned to simplify the Rust coding experience while “unlocking the language’s full potential,” JetBrains said. Capabilities include real-time feedback, code suggestions, simplified toolchain management, and team collaboration.

JetBrains also rolled out a new licensing model. RustRover is available through a paid commercial license or a free non-commercial license, the latter for individuals using RustRover for non-commercial purposes.

Previously, JetBrains offered IntelliJ Rust, an open-source Rust plugin for IntelliJ IDEs. With RustRover the company aims to provide a dedicated product with enhanced functionality for the growing Rust developer community. JetBrains also has been previewing a multi-language editor and IDE, called JetBrains Fleet, that supports Rust development.

Key features of RustRover include:

• Rust toolchain support including support for the Rust compiler.
• Version control system integration, with GitHub and Git support. Users are able to streamline collaboration and control for teams.
• Error detection and real-time feedback for debugging.
• Support for front-end technologies and databases.
• Permissive completion and parsing including smart code suggestions even in unconventional contexts.
• Unit testing integration for testing, rerunning failed tests, and resolving errors.

RustRover has natural similarities to JetBrains’ other language-specific IDEs including PyCharm for Python, GoLand for Go, and RubyMine for Ruby. All support the JetBrains AI Assistant plugin, which provides AI-powered code suggestions, code explanations, and code chat through a JetBrains AI subscription.