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JetBrains MPS vs JetBrains Toolbox
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
JetBrains MPS
7.5Create your own domain-specific language
JetBrains Toolbox
7.0JetBrains tools manager
| Metric | JetBrains MPS | JetBrains Toolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 11 | 2.6K |
| 90-day Installs | 27 | 7.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 158 | 30.8K |
| Version | 2025.3,253.28294.432 | 3.4.3,3.4.3.81140 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.6K | 126 |
| GitHub Forks | 311 | 55 |
| Open Issues | 6 | 7 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | JetBrains MPS | JavaScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Apr 5, 2015 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
JetBrains MPS
JetBrains MPS is a powerful tool for creating domain-specific languages (DSLs), offering a unique projectional editor for designing custom languages. It's ideal for developers and teams working on complex, specialized projects.
JetBrains MPS enables the creation and development of custom domain-specific languages.
Pros
- + Enables the creation of custom domain-specific languages
- + Features a unique projectional editor for language design
- + Open-source with an Apache-2.0 license fostering community contributions
Cons
- - Niche use case limits its appeal to specific projects
- - Steep learning curve for mastering language development
JetBrains Toolbox
JetBrains Toolbox is a centralized manager for JetBrains development tools, offering automated updates and installations. It streamlines the process of managing multiple JetBrains products, making it ideal for developers who use various JetBrains tools.
Manages the installation and updates of JetBrains development tools.
Pros
- + Automates updates and installations of JetBrains tools
- + Centralizes management of multiple development tools
- + Saves time by handling versioning and updates
Cons
- - May be overkill for users with a single JetBrains tool
- - Requires system resources for background updates