Code Samples
This guide comes with a number of sample plugins available from dedicated intellij-sdk-code-samples GitHub repository.
Please see README.md which lists all available code samples with a short description.
Each sample is stored in a dedicated folder and is accompanied by its own README.md. Links to the corresponding tutorial or reference page in this tutorial, as well as a list of relevant show-cased elements are provided.
Using Gradle
All sample plugins are based on Gradle, see Creating a Plugin Gradle Project to get started.
Additionally, the Working with Gradle in IntelliJ IDEA screencast offers a thorough introduction to Gradle functionality inside IntelliJ IDEA.
Setting up Code Samples
Make sure plugins Git, Gradle, and Plugin DevKit are enabled.
Plugin DevKit plugin is bundled with IntelliJ IDEA until 2023.2.
Clone the intellij-sdk-code-samples GitHub repository via Git | Clone.... After successful cloning, the IDE suggests opening the project.
Select the code sample(s) to import via the Gradle tool window.
Alternatively, import all code samples available by choosing _gradleCompositeBuild, which links all Gradle projects in a Composite Build.
After successful import, the project appears in the Gradle tool window tree as a new node.
Assign a Java 17 SDK in for Gradle JVM.
Invoke Reload All Gradle Projects from the Gradle tool window toolbar if necessary.
Running Code Samples
Run the plugin by using the Gradle runIde task shown under the corresponding project's Tasks node in the Gradle tool window.