PhpStorm is a cross-platform IDE that provides consistent experience on the Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
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System requirements
| Requirement | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 2 GB of free RAM | 8 GB of total system RAM |
| Disk space | 2.5 GB and another 1 GB for caches | SSD drive with at least 5 GB of free space |
| Monitor resolution | 1024x768 | 1920×1080 |
| Operating system | Officially released 64-bit versions of the following:
Pre-release versions are not supported. | Latest 64-bit version of Windows, macOS, or Linux (for example, Debian, Ubuntu, or RHEL) |
You do not need to install Java to run PhpStorm, because JetBrains Runtime is bundled with the IDE (based on 11).
Sublime Text System Requirements: Minimum Requirements: Windows XP/ Vista/ 7/ 8/ 8.1/ 10 or Server 2008/ 2012/ 2016 (32-bit or 64-bit all editions).
Install using the Toolbox App
The JetBrains Toolbox App is the recommended tool to install JetBrains products. Use it to install and maintain different products or several versions of the same product, including Early Access Program (EAP) releases, update and roll back when necessary, and easily remove any tool. The Toolbox App maintains a list of all your projects to quickly open any project in the right IDE and version.
Install the Toolbox App
Download the installer .exe from the Toolbox App web page.
Run the installer and follow the wizard steps.
After you run the Toolbox App, click its icon in the notification area and select which product and version you want to install.
Log in to your JetBrains Account from the Toolbox App and it will automatically activate the available licenses for any IDE that you install.
Install the Toolbox App
Download the disk image .dmg from the Toolbox App web page.
Mount the image and drag the JetBrains Toolbox app to the Applications folder.
After you run the Toolbox App, click its icon in the main menu and select which product and version you want to install.
Log in to your JetBrains Account from the Toolbox App and it will automatically activate the available licenses for any IDE that you install.
Install the Toolbox App
Download the tarball .tar.gz from the Toolbox App web page.
Extract the tarball to a directory that supports file execution.
For example, if the downloaded version is 1.17.7391, you can extract it to the recommended /opt directory using the following command:
sudo tar -xzf jetbrains-toolbox-1.17.7391.tar.gz -C /opt
Execute the jetbrains-toolbox binary from the extracted directory to run the Toolbox App and select which product and version you want to install. After you run the Toolbox App for the first time, it will automatically add the Toolbox App icon to the main menu.
Log in to your JetBrains Account from the Toolbox App and it will automatically activate the available licenses for any IDE that you install.
You can use this shell script that automatically downloads the tarball with the latest version of the Toolbox App, extracts it to the recommended /opt directory, and creates a symbolic link in the /usr/local/bin directory.
Standalone installation
Install PhpStorm manually to manage the location of every instance and all the configuration files. For example, if you have a policy that requires specific install locations.
Download the installer.exe.
Run the installer and follow the wizard steps.
Download the disk image.dmg.
Mount the image and drag the PhpStorm app to the Applications folder.
Download the tarball.tar.gz.
Extract the tarball to a directory that supports file execution.
For example, to extract it to the recommended /opt directory, run the following command:
Do not extract the tarball over an existing installation to avoid conflicts. Always extract it to a clean directory.
Execute the PhpStorm.sh script from the extracted directory to run PhpStorm.
To create a desktop entry, do one of the following:
On the Welcome screen, click Configure | Create Desktop Entry
From the main menu, click Tools | Create Desktop Entry
When you run PhpStorm for the first time, some steps are required to complete the installation, customize your instance, and start working with the IDE.
For more information, see Run PhpStorm for the first time.
Silent installation on Windows
Silent installation is performed without any user interface. It can be used by network administrators to install PhpStorm on a number of machines and avoid interrupting other users.
To perform silent install, run the installer with the following switches:
/S: Enable silent install/CONFIG: Specify the path to the silent configuration file/D: Specify the path to the installation directoryThis parameter must be the last in the command line and it should not contain any quotes even if the path contains blank spaces.
For example:
To check for issues during the installation process, add the /LOG switch with the log file path and name between the /S and /D parameters. The installer will generate the specified log file. For example:
Silent configuration file
You can download the default silent configuration file for PhpStorm at https://download.jetbrains.com/webide/silent.config
The silent configuration file defines the options for installing PhpStorm. With the default options, silent installation is performed only for the current user: mode=user. If you want to install PhpStorm for all users, change the value of the installation mode option to mode=admin and run the installer as an administrator.
The default silent configuration file is unique for each JetBrains product. You can modify it to enable or disable various installation options as necessary.
It is possible to perform silent installation without the configuration file. In this case, omit the /CONFIG switch and run the installer as an administrator. Without the silent configuration file, the installer will ignore all additional options: it will not create desktop shortcuts, add associations, or update the PATH variable. However, it will still create a shortcut in the Start menu under JetBrains.
Install as a snap package on Linux
Sublime Text System Requirements
You can install PhpStorm as a self-contained snap package. Since snaps update automatically, your PhpStorm installation will always be up to date.
To use snaps, install and run the snapd service as described in the installation guide.
On Ubuntu 16.04 LTS and later, this service is pre-installed.
Build System Sublime
PhpStorm is distributed via two channels:
Sublime Text Minimum System Requirements
The stable channel includes only stable versions. To install the latest stable release of PhpStorm, run the following command:
The
--classicoption is required because the PhpStorm snap requires full access to the system, like a traditionally packaged application.The edge channel includes EAP builds. To install the latest EAP build of PhpStorm, run the following command:
sudo snap install phpstorm --classic --edge
When the snap is installed, you can launch it by running the phpstorm command.
To list all installed snaps, you can run sudo snap list. For information about other snap commands, see the Snapcraft documentation.