How to use the IntelliJ IDEA features from the command line. Using IntelliJ IDEA features without actually launching the IDE: run code inspection, view differences and open a file in the editor from the command line.

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Besides working from within IntelliJ IDEA, it is possible to perform certain actions "offline", without actually launching the IDE.

This way you can:

  • Inspect code
  • View differences
  • Open files
  • Format files