Rule Designer is the Eclipse-based development environment of IBM Operational Decision Manager for Developers, for making rule applications that automate the implementation of business policies. Developers benefit from a short learning curve, and best-of-class power and efficiency for rule applications development.
Rule Designer key features include co-editing and debugging of Java code and rules, auto correction of rules, decision flow control, code-generation wizards, source code control integration, and conflict and redundancy detection.
When used with IBM Operational Decision Manager for Developers, Rule Designer completes a collaborative work environment for developers to automate a company's business policies for in-house or web-based use.
For additional information and support, go to the IBM Operational Decision Manager Developer Center (https://community.ibm.com/community/user/automation/communities/communi…).
Important installation note:
Before installing Rule Designer, open Window > Preferences > Install > Update > Available Software Sites in Eclipse.
Disable all sites except the following:
http://download.eclipse.org/release/2024.12
http://download.eclipse.org/release/4.34This ensures compatibility and prevents dependency conflicts during installation.
Categories: Application Development Frameworks
Additional Details
Eclipse Versions: 2024-12 (4.34)
Platform Support: Windows, Mac, Linux/GTK
Organization Name: IBM
Development Status: Production/Stable
Date Created: Monday, June 16, 2025 - 04:47
License: Free for non-commerical use
Date Updated: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 13:12
Submitted by: Decision Automation
| Date | Ranking | Installs | Clickthroughs |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | 125/578 | 66 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 145/631 | 100 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 194/621 | 63 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 155/626 | 110 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 164/637 | 102 | 5 |
| September 2025 | 234/653 | 54 | 10 |
| August 2025 | 268/615 | 31 | 9 |
| July 2025 | 450/636 | 6 | 6 |
| June 2025 | 461/627 | 6 | 16 |
| May 2025 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| April 2025 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| March 2025 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
