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| Overview | |||
| Description | Agentic TN3270 mainframe development environment by Hypercubic that writes JCL and debugs jobs via AI. | AI assistant fully integrated into all JetBrains IDEs. | |
| Category | |||
| Developer | Hypercubic, Inc. | Jetbrains | |
| Verified Status | No | No | |
| Last Updated | Aug 2026 | Aug 2026 | |
| Pricing | |||
| Pricing Model | Freemium | Paid | |
| Free Plan | No | No | |
| Free Trial | No | — | |
| Open Source | No | No | |
| Capabilities | |||
| API Access | No | — | |
| Features | • AI agent navigation of ISPF and JCL writing • Single-prompt compile, test, and deploy workflow • Automated mainframe job failure diagnostics • Native TN3270 terminal with full keyboard support • COBOL, JCL, REXX, and CLIST language support • Free Hobby tier; custom Enterprise with SOC 2 Type II | • In-IDE AI assistance plus agent-driven workflows (Junie, Air) built into JetBrains IDEs • Choice of 25+ ACP-compatible coding agents and AI providers — no single-vendor lock-in • Enterprise governance: centralized visibility, access controls, and deployment flexibility • Stated data policy: code, prompts, and company data remain the customer's • Built through partnerships with Google (Vertex AI/Codey) and Anthropic | |
| Tags | mainframe-developmentai-coding-agentcobollegacy-systemsdeveloper-tools | jetbrainsideintegrated | |
| Trust and Engagement | |||
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | |
| Saves | 0 | 0 | |
| Views | 3 | 57 | |
| Quality Score | 24/100 | 58/100 | |
| Website Status | Online | Online | |
| Availability | |||
| Website | www.hypercubic.ai | jetbrains.com | |
| Social Links | 3 linked | — | |
| Screenshots | No | No | |
| Reviews | |||
| Pros | • Free to use | — | |
| Cons | — | • No free tier available | |
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