Getting started

Install Blender Development in PyCharm and confirm that its project and run tools are available.

Prerequisites

• PyCharm 2026.1 or newer
• Python SDK 3.11 or newer (Blender 4.2 uses Python 3.11.7)

Install the prebuilt plugin

1. Open the Blender Development project page.
2. Download the latest prebuilt plugin archive.
3. In PyCharm, open Settings > Plugins.
4. Select the gear menu, then choose Install Plugin from Disk.
5. Select the downloaded ZIP archive without extracting it.
6. Restart PyCharm when prompted.

Confirm that you can access:

• Project Blender Manager
• Settings > Tools > Blender Development
• The Blender run configuration type
• The Blender Project project generator

Pre-release software

Blender Development is under active development. Check the version and compatibility details on the project page before installing an update.

To build and run an unreleased version, follow the contribution guide.