Installing the Liferay IntelliJ Plugin

There are two ways to install the Liferay IntelliJ plugin:

• via IntelliJ Marketplace
• via Zip file

Follow the steps pertaining to your preferred installation process.

Installing Via IntelliJ Marketplace

1. In IntelliJ, navigate to File → Settings → Plugins.

2. In the Marketplace tab, search for Liferay in the provided search bar.

3. Click Install next to the Liferay IntelliJ Plugin.

   

   Figure 1: IntelliJ Marketplace offers a streamlined way to install plugins.

4. After the plugin has downloaded, select Restart IDE.

Once IntelliJ restarts, the Liferay IntelliJ plugin is installed and ready for use.

Installing Via Zip File

1. Navigate to the JetBrains’ Liferay IntelliJ plugin page and download it to your local machine.

2. In IntelliJ, navigate to File → Settings → Plugins.

3. Click the gear icon from the top menu and select Install Plugin from Disk….

4. Select the Liferay IntelliJ plugin and click OK.

5. Navigate to the Installed tab in the top menu and select Restart IDE.

Once IntelliJ restarts, the Liferay IntelliJ plugin is installed and ready for use.

Great job! You’re now ready to develop for Liferay DXP in IntelliJ!