OYI - Open in your IDE

Streamline your development workflow with seamless IDE integration

🚀 Get Started • ⚙️ Configuration • 🔧 Supported IDEs • 🤝 Contributing • 📝 Changelog

🎯 What is OYI - Open in your IDE?

OYI (Open in your IDE) is a powerful, open-source VS Code extension developed by Orvexa by KAGEYOSHI that adds intelligent context menu options to open your projects in the most appropriate IDE. With support for 35+ IDEs across multiple platforms, it eliminates the friction of switching between development environments.

✨ Key Features

🎯 Universal IDE Support - 35+ IDEs including Visual Studio, JetBrains suite, Xcode, and more
🔍 Smart Detection - Automatically detects installed IDEs on your system
📁 Project-Aware - Intelligently suggests the best IDE based on project type
🌍 Cross-Platform - Windows, macOS, and Linux support
⚡ Zero Configuration - Works out of the box with automatic IDE detection
🛡️ Universal Workspace Isolation - All IDEs can coexist with VS Code without conflicts
🔧 Smart Conflict Detection - Prevents workspace conflicts automatically
🚀 Enhanced Multi-IDE Workflows - Switch seamlessly between development environments
🎨 Customizable - Configure which IDEs to show and set custom paths
🌐 Internationalized - Native support for 28 languages and regional variants

Usage Demo

🚀 Quick Start

Installation

Open VS Code
Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
Search for "OYI" or "Open in your IDE"
Click Install

Basic Usage

Right-click on any file or folder in the Explorer
Select "Open in IDE" from the context menu
Choose your preferred IDE from the list
Your project opens instantly in the selected IDE!

🔧 Supported IDEs

🏢 Enterprise & Professional

Visual Studio (2017, 2019, 2022) - .sln, .csproj, .vbproj, .fsproj, .vcxproj
JetBrains Suite - IntelliJ IDEA, WebStorm, PyCharm, Rider, CLion, GoLand, RubyMine, PhpStorm, RustRover
Eclipse - Java projects and general development
NetBeans - Java, PHP, HTML5 projects

🍎 macOS Exclusive

Xcode - iOS, macOS, Swift projects (.xcodeproj, .xcworkspace)

🎯 Specialized IDEs

Android Studio - Android development
Qt Creator - Qt/C++ projects (.pro files)
Arduino IDE - Arduino sketches (.ino files)
Processing - Creative coding (.pde files)
Code::Blocks - C/C++ projects (.cbp files)

🔬 Embedded & Microcontroller Development

STM32CubeIDE - STM32 embedded development (.project, .cproject, .ioc)
MPLAB X - Microchip PIC development
Keil µVision - ARM Cortex development
IAR Embedded Workbench - Professional embedded development
Code Composer Studio - Texas Instruments development

📊 Data Science & Research

RStudio - R statistical computing (.R files)
MATLAB - Mathematical computing (.m files)
Spyder - Scientific Python development
Wing Pro - Professional Python IDE

📝 Text Editors & Lightweight IDEs

Sublime Text - Lightweight coding
Atom - Hackable text editor (deprecated but supported)
Brackets - Web development focused
Nova - Modern macOS text editor

🖥️ Classic Editors

Vim - Modal text editing
Emacs - Extensible text editor

🔧 Legacy & Specialized

Delphi/RAD Studio - Pascal development (.pas, .dpr, .dpk files)
Lazarus - Free Pascal IDE (.pas, .pp, .lpr, .lfm files)
Octave - MATLAB alternative
RustRover - JetBrains Rust IDE

⚙️ Configuration

Settings Overview

Access settings via File → Preferences → Settings and search for "OYI" or "Open in your IDE":

🎯 Enabled IDEs

"openInIDE.enabledIDEs": [
    "visualstudio",
    "rider", 
    "clion",
    "xcode"
]

Controls which IDEs appear in the context menu.

🎯 Default IDE

"openInIDE.defaultIDE": "visualstudio"

Sets the primary IDE for quick access.

📁 Custom IDE Paths

"openInIDE.customIDEPaths": {
    "visualstudio": "C:\\Custom\\Path\\devenv.exe",
    "rider": "/Applications/JetBrains Toolbox/apps/Rider/ch-0/223.8617.56/Rider.app"
}

Override default detection with custom installation paths.

🛡️ Workspace Isolation Settings

"openInIDE.workspaceIsolation": {
    "enabled": true,
    "useNewInstance": true,
    "preventStartupConflicts": true,
    "enhancedMode": true
}

Advanced workspace isolation to prevent conflicts between VS Code and other IDEs.

🎯 Visual Studio Specific Options

"openInIDE.visualStudioOptions": {
    "useNewInstance": true,
    "preventStartupConflicts": true,
    "isolateWorkspace": true
}

Specialized options for Visual Studio to ensure optimal integration.

🔧 Advanced Configuration Examples

Minimal Setup (Only Visual Studio & Rider)

{
    "openInIDE.enabledIDEs": ["visualstudio", "rider"],
    "openInIDE.defaultIDE": "visualstudio"
}

Full Development Setup (All Major IDEs)

{
    "openInIDE.enabledIDEs": [
        "visualstudio", "rider", "clion", "xcode",
        "intellij", "webstorm", "pycharm", "androidstudio",
        "eclipse", "netbeans", "qtcreator", "arduino"
    ],
    "openInIDE.defaultIDE": "rider"
}

Specialized Embedded Development

{
    "openInIDE.enabledIDEs": [
        "stm32cubeide", "mplabx", "keil", "iar", 
        "arduino", "ccs", "qtcreator"
    ],
    "openInIDE.defaultIDE": "stm32cubeide",
    "openInIDE.customIDEPaths": {
        "stm32cubeide": "C:\\ST\\STM32CubeIDE_1.14.0\\STM32CubeIDE\\stm32cubeide.exe",
        "keil": "C:\\Keil_v5\\UV4\\UV4.exe"
    }
}

🔍 Intelligent IDE Detection

Automatic Detection Capabilities

The extension employs sophisticated detection algorithms:

Registry Scanning (Windows): Reads Windows Registry for installed IDEs
File System Scanning: Checks standard installation directories across platforms
JetBrains Toolbox Support: Automatically detects IDEs installed via JetBrains Toolbox
Version-Aware Detection: Supports multiple versions of the same IDE simultaneously
Fallback Mechanisms: Multiple detection strategies ensure maximum compatibility

Platform-Specific Detection

Platform	Detection Methods	Typical Paths
Windows	Registry, Program Files, AppData	`C:\Program Files\`, `%LOCALAPPDATA%\`
macOS	Applications folder, user directories	`/Applications/`, `~/Library/Application Support/`
Linux	Standard paths, user installations	`/opt/`, `/usr/bin/`, `~/`

Supported Installation Methods

✅ Standard Installers: Official installers from IDE vendors
✅ Package Managers: Chocolatey, Homebrew, APT, YUM, etc.
✅ Portable Installations: Custom and portable IDE installations
✅ Toolbox Managers: JetBrains Toolbox, Microsoft installers
✅ Development Builds: Preview and beta versions

🛡️ Workspace Isolation Technology

Advanced Conflict Prevention

OYI implements sophisticated workspace isolation to ensure seamless coexistence:

Universal Isolation Features

Process Isolation: Each IDE runs in its own isolated process space
Workspace Separation: Prevents file locking conflicts between VS Code and other IDEs
Smart Conflict Detection: Automatically detects and resolves potential conflicts
Enhanced Multi-IDE Workflows: Switch between IDEs without closing projects

Technical Implementation

Startup Parameter Optimization: Uses IDE-specific startup flags for optimal isolation
Timeout Management: Configurable timeouts prevent hanging operations
Fallback Mechanisms: Alternative launching methods when primary approaches fail
Cross-Platform Compatibility: Platform-specific optimizations for Windows, macOS, and Linux

Configuration Options

{
    "openInIDE.workspaceIsolation": {
        "enabled": true,              // Enable global workspace isolation
        "useNewInstance": true,       // Launch IDEs in new instances
        "preventStartupConflicts": true, // Use startup conflict prevention
        "enhancedMode": true          // Enable advanced isolation features
    }
}

🎯 File Type Intelligence

The extension automatically suggests the most appropriate IDE based on file type:

File Extension	Suggested IDEs	Use Case
`.sln`, `.csproj`	Visual Studio, Rider	.NET Development
`.java`, `.kt`	IntelliJ IDEA, Android Studio, Eclipse	Java/Kotlin Development
`.py`	PyCharm, Spyder, Wing Pro	Python Development
`.js`, `.ts`, `.html`	WebStorm, Brackets, Sublime Text	Web Development
`.xcodeproj`, `.xcworkspace`	Xcode	iOS/macOS Development
`.pro`	Qt Creator	Qt/C++ Development
`.ino`, `.pde`	Arduino IDE, Processing	Hardware/Creative Coding
`.R`	RStudio	Data Science
`.m`	MATLAB, Octave	Mathematical Computing
`.pas`	Delphi, Lazarus	Pascal Development
`.rs`	Rider (with Rust plugin), CLion	Rust Development

🌍 Multi-Language Support

The extension supports internationalization with built-in translations for multiple languages and regional variants:

🇺🇸 English (Default)
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)
🇪🇸 Spanish
🇫🇷 French
🇩🇪 German
🇮🇹 Italian
🇨🇳 Chinese (Simplified)
🇯🇵 Japanese
🇰🇷 Korean
🇷🇺 Russian
🇳🇱 Dutch
And many more regional variants

Continue contributing translations on GitHub to expand language support!

🛠️ Troubleshooting

Common Issues

IDE Not Detected

Ensure the IDE is properly installed
Check if it's in the default installation directory
Use custom path configuration if installed in non-standard location

Verify the file extension is supported
Check that the IDE is enabled in settings
Restart VS Code after configuration changes

IDE Opens but Wrong Project

Right-click on the specific solution/project file
For folders, ensure it contains recognizable project files
Configure default IDE in settings

Getting Help

📋 Report Issues

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! OYI - Open in your IDE is open-source and maintained by Orvexa by KAGEYOSHI.

🚀 Quick Start for Contributors

Fork the repository
Clone your fork: git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/OYI.git
Install dependencies: npm install
Start development: npm run watch
Make your changes
Test thoroughly
Submit a pull request

📋 How to Contribute

🐛 Report Bugs: Use our bug report template
✨ Request Features: Use our feature request template
🔧 Submit Code: Follow our contributing guidelines
� Add Translations: Help with localization
� Improve Docs: Documentation improvements are always welcome

🛡️ Important Guidelines

Code of Conduct: Please read our Code of Conduct
Trademark Policy: Respect our trademark guidelines
Security: Report vulnerabilities via our security policy

🏆 Recognition

Contributors are recognized in our project documentation. Significant contributors may be featured in the README.

🧪 Development & Testing

Cross-Platform Compatibility

This extension is thoroughly tested across multiple platforms and CI environments:

✅ Windows (Windows Server 2019, 2022)
✅ macOS (macOS 11, 12, 13, 14)
✅ Linux (Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 24.04)

CI/CD Pipeline

Our comprehensive CI/CD pipeline ensures quality:

🔍 Code Quality: ESLint, TypeScript type checking
🧪 Testing: Automated tests across Node.js 18, 20, 22
🛡️ Security: npm audit, CodeQL analysis
📦 Building: Automated packaging and validation
🌍 Cross-Platform: Testing on Windows, macOS, and Linux

Testing in Development

For development and testing:

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Run tests
npm test

# Run with Linux environment simulation
chmod +x test-linux.sh
./test-linux.sh

# Lint code
npm run lint

# Build extension
npm run package

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License with Trademark Protection - see the LICENSE file for details.

Important: While the code is open-source, the names "Orvexa", "KAGEYOSHI", and "Orvexa by KAGEYOSHI" are protected trademarks.

🙏 Acknowledgments

🏆 Special Thanks

Microsoft: For the amazing VS Code platform
JetBrains: For their excellent IDE ecosystem
Community: For feedback and contributions
Open Source Contributors: For making this project better

🤝 Community

GitHub: https://github.com/OrvexaDev/OYI
Issues: Report bugs and request features

⭐ If this extension helps your workflow, please star it on GitHub!

Made with ❤️ by Orvexa by KAGEYOSHI

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OYI - Open in your IDE

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OYI - Open in your IDE

Streamline your development workflow with seamless IDE integration

🎯 What is OYI - Open in your IDE?

✨ Key Features

🚀 Quick Start

Installation

Basic Usage

🔧 Supported IDEs

🏢 Enterprise & Professional

🍎 macOS Exclusive

🎯 Specialized IDEs

🔬 Embedded & Microcontroller Development

📊 Data Science & Research

📝 Text Editors & Lightweight IDEs

🖥️ Classic Editors

🔧 Legacy & Specialized

⚙️ Configuration

Settings Overview

🎯 Enabled IDEs

🎯 Default IDE

📁 Custom IDE Paths

🛡️ Workspace Isolation Settings

🎯 Visual Studio Specific Options

🔧 Advanced Configuration Examples

Minimal Setup (Only Visual Studio & Rider)

Full Development Setup (All Major IDEs)

Specialized Embedded Development

🔍 Intelligent IDE Detection

Automatic Detection Capabilities

Platform-Specific Detection

Supported Installation Methods

🛡️ Workspace Isolation Technology

Advanced Conflict Prevention

Universal Isolation Features

Technical Implementation

Configuration Options

🎯 File Type Intelligence

🌍 Multi-Language Support

🛠️ Troubleshooting

Common Issues

IDE Not Detected

Context Menu Not Appearing

IDE Opens but Wrong Project

Getting Help

🤝 Contributing

🚀 Quick Start for Contributors

📋 How to Contribute

🛡️ Important Guidelines

🏆 Recognition

🧪 Development & Testing

Cross-Platform Compatibility

CI/CD Pipeline

Testing in Development

📜 License

🙏 Acknowledgments

🏆 Special Thanks

🤝 Community