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Installation Guide

This guide will help you install the DevoxxGenie plugin in your IntelliJ IDEA environment.

Prerequisites​

Before installing DevoxxGenie, ensure you have the following:

  • IntelliJ IDEA: Version 2023.3.4 or later
  • Java: JDK 17 or later

Installation Methods​

There are two ways to install the DevoxxGenie plugin:

  1. Open IntelliJ IDEA
  2. Go to Settings (or Preferences on macOS)
  3. Navigate to Plugins > Marketplace
  4. Search for "Devoxx" or "DevoxxGenie"
  5. Click the Install button next to the DevoxxGenie plugin
  6. Restart IntelliJ IDEA when prompted

Installing from Marketplace

Method 2: Manual Installation​

If you prefer to install the plugin manually or need a specific version:

  1. Download the plugin ZIP file from the JetBrains Plugin Repository or from the GitHub Releases page
  2. In IntelliJ IDEA, go to Settings (or Preferences on macOS)
  3. Navigate to Plugins
  4. Click the gear icon and select Install Plugin from Disk...
  5. Locate and select the downloaded ZIP file
  6. Click OK and restart IntelliJ IDEA when prompted

Verifying Installation​

After installation, you should see the DevoxxGenie icon in the right toolbar of your IDE. Click on the icon to open the DevoxxGenie tool window.

DevoxxGenie Tool Window

Troubleshooting Installation Issues​

Plugin Not Visible After Installation​

If you don't see the DevoxxGenie icon after installation:

  1. Ensure you've restarted IntelliJ IDEA after installation
  2. Check if the plugin is enabled in Settings > Plugins > Installed
  3. Try invalidating caches and restarting by going to File > Invalidate Caches / Restart...

Version Compatibility Issues​

If you encounter compatibility issues:

  1. Verify your IntelliJ IDEA version is 2023.3.4 or later
  2. Check if your Java version is JDK 17 or later
  3. Check the plugin description for any specific compatibility notes

Next Steps​

Once you've successfully installed DevoxxGenie, you can: