How to Install WebStorm on Ubuntu 24.04
You install WebStorm on Ubuntu 24.04 using JetBrains’ official script or a Snap package.
WebStorm is an integrated development environment (IDE) specifically designed for JavaScript development, offering intelligent code completion, debugging, and testing tools to boost your productivity.
This tutorial focuses on a straightforward installation process for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, ensuring you have the latest version up and running quickly.
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
The best way to manage WebStorm is the JetBrains Toolbox App. 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 easily install WebStorm on Ubuntu 24.04 using the Ubuntu App Center, which is a great option if you like using a graphical interface instead of the command line.
- 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.
Why do this? It is the easiest way for beginners to install software without using the terminal. What happens when done? WebStorm appears in your app list ready 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
Another straightforward way to install WebStorm on Ubuntu 24.04 is by using Flatpak, a system that lets you install apps in a safe, separate space on your computer.
- 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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How to open WebStorm from terminal Ubuntu?
Now here in we are inside the following. Now we need to open the following file webtorm.sh. So type dot / websttorm.sh.sh and press Enter. Now it will open the installation.
Can WebStorm run on Linux?
Install as a snap package on Linux You can install WebStorm as a self-contained snap package. Since snaps update automatically, your WebStorm installation will always be up-to-date. To use snaps, install and run the snapd service as described in the snapd installation guide.
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