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title: "v0.88.0"
description: "2026.1 EAP support, Kotlin 2.3.10, integration tests for IDEA/PyCharm/GoLand/WebStorm, debugger improvements"
aliases:
  - /release-0.88.0/
---

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<p><strong>MCP Steroid v0.88.0 is here!</strong> This release adds support for IntelliJ 2026.1 EAP, updates the bundled Kotlin compiler to 2.3.10, adds integration tests for IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, GoLand, and WebStorm, and delivers debugger improvements and stability fixes.</p>
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**Release Date:** February 15, 2026

Note: this plugin is currently tested only on macOS.

## Reporting issues

Use "Collect Logs and Diagnostics Data" action in IntelliJ
to collect information about the problem.
Review the log file for specific problem.

## Discord Community

Message Eugene on LinkedIn for a Discord invite: [linkedin.com/in/jonnyzzz](https://linkedin.com/in/jonnyzzz)

Direct invite link: [discord.gg/e9qgQ7NeTC](https://discord.gg/e9qgQ7NeTC)

That is the best place to discuss the plugin, ideas, features.

## Download

### Custom Plugin Repository (Recommended)

Add this URL in **Settings** → **Plugins** → ⚙️ → **Manage Plugin Repositories...**:

<pre style="background: rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.1); padding: 0.5rem 1rem; border-radius: 4px; user-select: all;">https://mcp-steroid.jonnyzzz.com/updatePlugins.xml</pre>

The IDE will find the plugin and notify you when updates are available.

### Manual Download

- **[Download mcp-steroid-0.88.0.zip](https://github.com/jonnyzzz/mcp-steroid/releases/download/0.88.0/mcp-steroid-0.88.0-b1747bb.zip)** — Plugin ZIP
- [Release page on GitHub](https://github.com/jonnyzzz/mcp-steroid/releases/tag/0.88.0)

SHA-256: `9874d56c017cb0b6808d8a44959a10968eb020ae1b4ad7dbd65845eaee0bbd91`

1. Download the `.zip` file above
2. In IntelliJ IDEA, go to **Settings** → **Plugins** → ⚙️ → **Install Plugin from Disk...**
3. Select the downloaded ZIP file
4. Restart the IDE

**[End User License Agreement (EULA)](https://github.com/jonnyzzz/mcp-steroid/releases/download/0.88.0/EULA)** - By downloading and using this plugin, you agree to the terms of the EULA.


## Connecting to Cloud Agents

See [Getting Started](https://mcp-steroid.jonnyzzz.com/docs/getting-started/).

## Supported AI Agents

Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, Cursor, and any other coding agent that supports the latest MCP via HTTP Streaming.

## What's New in v0.88.0

### IntelliJ 2026.1 EAP Support

MCP Steroid now supports IntelliJ 2026.1 EAP IDE versions, with EAP smoke testing infrastructure to ensure compatibility with upcoming IDE releases.

### Kotlin Compiler 2.3.10

The bundled Kotlin compiler has been updated to 2.3.10, aligned with the version shipped in the latest IDE builds.

### Integration Tests for All Supported IDEs

Integration tests now cover IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, GoLand, and WebStorm — verifying plugin compatibility across all supported JetBrains IDEs in automated Docker-based test runs.

### Debugger Improvements

- New MCP resources for debugger expression evaluation, step-over operations, and run configurations
- Fixed "Collecting data..." race condition in debugger expression evaluation
- Added polling fallback for complex object presentation after step-over

### Improved Dialog Killer

The automatic modal dialog closer has been hardened with better exception handling and EDT threading fixes. Integration tests have been expanded to cover more dialog scenarios.

### Stability & Bug Fixes

- **OCR fixes** — Fixed native library loading with macOS dylib alias support and pinned lept4j version for reliable text recognition
- **Screenshot reliability** — Fixed filename collisions by using unique subdirectories
- **Resource leak fixes** — Fixed critical resource leaks in coroutine lifecycle management
- **MCP server stability** — Fixed test restart on same port with configurable test port
- **Plugin deployment** — Fixed unzip to overwrite existing files, enabling test run directory reuse
- **Docker test fixes** — Fixed reaper multi-endpoint connectivity for builder containers

### Build & Infrastructure

- Centralized plugin versions and aligned Kotlin version with IDE
- Updated IntelliJ SDK version
- Refactored test infrastructure with extracted LayoutManager, GitDriver, and ConsoleDriver
- Three new debugger integration tests with improved evidence validation
- Enforced no hardcoded MCP resource URIs in source code

## Feedback

We're actively learning what content and features work best for the plugin. Your feedback is invaluable!

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please let us know in [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/jonnyzzz/mcp-steroid/issues)! Your feedback directly shapes the development of MCP Steroid.

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<p>Tell Eugene what works and what should improve in early access releases.</p>
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## Support the Project

This project needs funding to continue development, testing, and support.

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- Sponsor MCP Steroid: [github.com/sponsors/jonnyzzz](https://github.com/sponsors/jonnyzzz)
- Contact Eugene on LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/jonnyzzz](https://linkedin.com/in/jonnyzzz)

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*Thank you for using MCP Steroid!*
