Solidity (plug-in IntelliJ)

The Solidity Plugin for IntelliJ is an open-source extension that integrates Solidity language support into JetBrains IntelliJ-based IDEs. It targets developers building smart contracts on Ethereum and compatible blockchains who prefer a powerful, feature-rich IDE environment. The plugin enhances Solidity development by providing syntax highlighting, code completion, file templates, and navigation features such as goto declaration and find usages. It also supports code formatting to maintain consistent style.

A notable feature is the integration of a Forge test runner, which allows developers to run Solidity tests directly within the IDE using gutter icons in *.t.sol test files. This streamlines the testing workflow without leaving the development environment. The plugin is community-driven, with active development and support channels including Discord and GitHub.

Compared to other Solidity IDE plugins, this one benefits from deep integration with IntelliJ's ecosystem, offering familiar tooling and extensibility for developers already using JetBrains products. It supports building and running the plugin locally, encouraging contributions and customization. Developers can get started by installing the plugin from the JetBrains marketplace and accessing comprehensive documentation and community support for troubleshooting and feature requests.