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title: "v0.86.0"
description: "First public preview release of MCP Steroid"
aliases:
  - /release-0.86.0/
---

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<p><strong>MCP Steroid v0.86.0</strong> — First public preview release.</p>
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**Release Date:** February 1, 2026

## Preview Release

This is an **early preview version** of MCP Steroid. Thank you for helping us test and improve the plugin!

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<p><strong>Important:</strong> This preview build has expired. Please <a href="https://mcp-steroid.jonnyzzz.com/releases/0.87.0/">upgrade to v0.87.0</a>.</p>
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Note: this preview 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

Download the latest plugin build from GitHub Releases:

- **[The Release on GitHub](https://github.com/jonnyzzz/mcp-steroid/releases/tag/0.86.0-SNAPSHOT-2026-02-01-20-29-4ad98c4)**
- [v0.86.0-SNAPSHOT (2026-02-01).zip](https://github.com/jonnyzzz/mcp-steroid/releases/tag/0.86.0-SNAPSHOT-2026-02-01-20-29-4ad98c4) - Current preview plugin build

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

### Installation

1. Download the `.zip` file from the GitHub release above
2. In IntelliJ IDEA, go to **Settings** → **Plugins** → ⚙️ → **Install Plugin from Disk...**
3. Select the downloaded ZIP file (e.g., `mcp-steroid-0.86.0-SNAPSHOT-2026-02-01-20-29-4ad98c4.zip`)
4. Restart the IDE


## Connecting to Cloud Agents

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

### How to Submit Your Data

You can submit your `.idea/mcp-steroid` folder in any of these ways:

1. **Email**: Send a ZIP of the folder to us
2. **GitHub**: Create a gist or attach it to an issue
3. **Direct message**: Share via your preferred communication channel

The folder contains execution logs and metadata that help us understand how the plugin is being used in practice.

For full scenario submissions, please open an issue in [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/jonnyzzz/mcp-steroid/issues).

## Supported AI Agents

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

## Notable Features in v0.86.0

This is the **first public release** of MCP Steroid, bringing full IntelliJ Platform automation
to AI agents through MCP protocol.


## 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><strong>Please share your usage data:</strong> After using the plugin for a while, please send us your <code>.idea/mcp-steroid</code> folder. This helps us understand real-world usage patterns and improve the plugin.</p>
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## Support the Project

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

[![GitHub Sponsors](https://img.shields.io/badge/GitHub-Sponsors-EA4AAA?logo=githubsponsors&logoColor=white)](https://github.com/sponsors/jonnyzzz)

- 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 being an early adopter!*
