JetBrains Link - VS Code Extension

A simple VS Code extension that syncs open tabs to JetBrains IDEs with cursor positioning.

Features

• Sync open tabs: Transfer open files from VS Code to JetBrains IDE
• Cursor positioning: Sync current file cursor position (line and column)
• Status bar button: Quick access button for easy syncing
• Configurable path: Set custom JetBrains IDE executable path
• Custom arguments: Configure command-line arguments

Installation

1. Install dependencies

npm install

2. Compile

npm run compile

3. Configure JetBrains IDE

Set up the following in VS Code settings:

jetBrainsLink.executablePath

Path to your JetBrains IDE executable:

• macOS: /usr/local/bin/goland (recommended: use "Create Command-line Launcher" in your IDE)
• Windows: "C:\\Program Files\\JetBrains\\GoLand 2024.1\\bin\\goland64.exe"
• Linux: "/opt/GoLand/bin/goland.sh"

jetBrainsLink.commandArguments

Command-line arguments template (default: --line {line} --column {column} {paths})

jetBrainsLink.showStatusBarButton

Show status bar button (default: true)

Usage

1. Open files in VS Code
2. Position cursor where needed
3. Click the "🔗 JetBrains" status bar button or use command palette

The extension will open the files in JetBrains IDE and position the cursor.

Development

Debug

1. Open project folder
2. Press F5 to launch Extension Development Host
3. Test the extension in the new window

Watch compilation

npm run watch

Supported IDEs

• IntelliJ IDEA
• GoLand
• PyCharm
• WebStorm
• PhpStorm
• RubyMine
• CLion
• Other JetBrains IDEs with command-line support

Troubleshooting

IDE won't start

1. Check executable path setting
2. Ensure IDE supports command-line arguments
3. macOS users: use "Create Command-line Launcher" feature

Cursor position incorrect

1. Ensure IDE version supports --line and --column parameters
2. Check command arguments template format

Configuration Examples

See config-examples.md for detailed configuration examples.

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file

中文说明 | README-zh.md