To run or debug your plugin, you should create the corresponding Run/Debug configuration first.

To create a Run/Debug configuration for a plugin
  1. On the main menu, choose Run | Edit Configurations.
  2. In the Run/Debug Configuration dialog, click ../../Shared/new.png, or press ⇧⌫⇧⌫InsertInsert, and select Plugin.
  3. Specify the settings as necessary and click OK.
To run or debug a plugin

Depending on whether you are going to run or debug your plugin:

  • To run the plugin, select Run | Run from the main menu, or press ⌃R⇧F10⇧⌘F11^ F5⇧ F10.
  • To debug the plugin, select Run | Debug from the main menu, or press ⌃D⇧F9⌘F11⌥ F5⇧ F9.

As a result, IntelliJ IDEA will start an instance of itself. This will be the instance in which your plugin will be available.

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