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CLion EAP

JetBrains s.r.o. · An Early Access Program build of CLion for macOS, with an app bundle and the `clion-eap` command-line launcher.

CaskDeveloper ToolsAuto-updatesApple silicon · Intel
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From homebrew/cask
30-day installs0#2371 in App
1-year installs24Last 365 days
Latest version2026.38 hours ago · Oct 15
Download size1.8GBarm64 / x86_64 · dmg
Release cadenceIrregular1 release in 30 days

CLion EAP is a Developer Tools app for Mac. It needs macOS 12 or later.

About

CLion EAP is the Early Access Program version of CLion. This Homebrew cask installs the EAP application rather than a stable CLion release.

  • Installs CLion 2026.3 EAP.app in /Applications.
  • Provides the clion-eap command-line launcher.
  • The cask is configured for both Apple silicon and Intel Mac downloads.
  • Requires macOS 12 or later.

Install with Homebrew using brew install --cask clion@eap. Launch the application from your Applications folder, or invoke it with clion-eap.

CLion EAP · Homebrew cask details

New What’s new in 2026.3 (263.7031.19) OpenNavo editorial

Fix LLDB DAP debugging not starting on macOS 27.

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Install and uninstall

Homebrew installs the app in your Applications folder.

Install without Homebrew

Download the file Homebrew uses for your chip: Apple siliconIntel

SHA-256 only checks that the download is complete; it is not a security certification. See the SHA-256 and download address

Uninstall command
$ brew uninstall --cask \clion@eap

A regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.

Deep clean (optional)
$ brew uninstall --zap --cask \clion@eap

--zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left.See which files are removed

Facts and sources

Version 2026.3
Recorded by Homebrew on Oct 15

Questions

Is CLion EAP safe?

CLion EAP is in Homebrew’s official catalog and has not been disabled. Since September 2026, Homebrew disables apps that fail macOS Gatekeeper checks. When installing, Homebrew checks the download from download.jetbrains.com against its SHA-256 checksum.

How do I completely uninstall CLion EAP on a Mac?

Run brew uninstall --cask clion@eap. It quits the app. To delete its settings and caches as well, run brew uninstall --zap --cask clion@eap. That also deletes 8 files and folders, including ~/Library/Preferences/com.jetbrains.CLion-EAP.plist.

Does CLion EAP run on Apple silicon (M1 and later) Macs?

Yes. Homebrew downloads separate builds for Apple silicon and Intel Macs. It needs macOS 12 or later.

Where does CLion EAP store its settings and data?

Its settings are in ~/Library/Preferences/com.jetbrains.CLion-EAP.plist. These locations come from Homebrew’s clean-up list.

What is the latest version of CLion EAP?

The latest version is 2026.3, added to Homebrew on Oct 15. CLion EAP updates itself; to update it with Homebrew, run brew upgrade --cask --greedy clion@eap.

What else does installing CLion EAP add?

It also adds 1 command-line tool: clion-eap.