JetBrains Terminal: A New Architecture | The IntelliJ IDEA Blog

This blog post from JetBrains discusses the evolution of the terminal architecture within their IDEs, specifically focusing on the changes made in version 2025.1. It highlights the challenges and lessons learned from a previous attempt to introduce a more "intelligent" terminal and emphasizes the importance of compatibility with standard terminal behavior and POSIX standards. The article also outlines the new reworked terminal architecture, which leverages the IDE's editor for UI rendering while maintaining a stable, standards-compliant core. Finally, it discusses plans for future development, including advanced AI integration, full-screen mode, and potential standalone release.