# Quick Start Guide

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://plugins.jetbrains.com/docs/intellij/llms.txt).

> **Note: Plugin Alternatives**
> In some cases, implementing an actual IntelliJ Platform plugin might not be necessary, as [alternative solutions](plugin-alternatives.html) exist.

> **Note: UI Themes**
> See [Themes](themes-getting-started.html) for information about UI theme development.

This section covers the basics of working with the IntelliJ Platform. It introduces the working environment, project structure, and frequently used API components.

* [Required Experience](plugin-required-experience.html)

* [Plugin Types](plugin-types.html)

* [Introduction to Plugin Development](developing-plugins.html)

* [Split Mode (Remote Development)](split-mode-and-remote-development.html)

* [Plugin Structure](plugin-structure.html)

* [Implementing Plugin in Kotlin](using-kotlin.html)

* [Plugin Signing](plugin-signing.html)

* [IDE Development Instance](ide-development-instance.html)

* [Plugin Development FAQ](faq.html)