How to Install WebStorm on Ubuntu 24.04
WebStorm is a JavaScript code editor made by JetBrains that helps you write code and find bugs faster on Ubuntu 24.04. You can set it up on your Linux desktop in just a few minutes using either a Snap package or the official setup file.
Install WebStorm on Ubuntu 24.04 using the JetBrains Toolbox App from their website, the Ubuntu App Center, or via the terminal with `sudo snap install webstorm –classic`. The Toolbox App is recommended for managing updates.
General
It handles updates and keeps your settings synced. If you work on remote servers or use WSL, you can also use JetBrains Gateway to connect your local IDE to a remote environment.
Install JetBrains Toolbox App
- Go to the official JetBrains website %📂%LNK1%%.
- Download the Toolbox App for Linux.
- Extract the downloaded file.
- Run the
jetbrains-toolboxexecutable. - Open the Toolbox App from your application menu.
- Find WebStorm in the list and click Install.
Install WebStorm via Ubuntu App Center
You can install WebStorm on Ubuntu 24.04 using the Ubuntu App Center for an easy graphical setup without touching the command line. This method downloads and sets up the official Snap package automatically, making updates simple to manage through your desktop interface.
- Open the App Center from your dock.
- Search for “WebStorm”.
- Click the Install button.
- The system will automatically download and set up the Snap version for you.
Installing WebStorm using the graphical installer offers beginners an easy software installation method without needing the command line. After installation, WebStorm appears in the Ubuntu application list, ready for users to launch.
Install WebStorm via Snap (Terminal)
You can also use the command line to install the Snap package.
Run this command in your terminal:
sudo snap install webstorm --classic
To remove it later, use:
sudo snap remove webstorm
Install WebStorm via Flatpak
Installing WebStorm on Ubuntu 24.04 with Flatpak keeps applications nicely separated and secure from the rest of your system. You set this up by adding the Flathub repository to your terminal and running a single command to download the editor.
- Install Flatpak:
sudo apt install flatpak - Add the Flathub repository:
sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo - Install WebStorm:
flatpak install flathub com.jetbrains.WebStorm
To remove the app later, use:
flatpak uninstall --delete-data com.jetbrains.WebStorm
Conclusion
Installing WebStorm on Ubuntu 24.04 is straightforward. Using the JetBrains Toolbox App is the recommended way to keep your tools updated. Whether you use the App Center or the terminal, you now have a professional coding environment ready for your projects.
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