Client plugins are different to backend plugins as they contribute to the user interface aspect of the IDE experience (e.g. JetBrains Client plugins - The JetBrains client runs on the users local machine and can be thought of as the user interface to the remote IntelliJ IDEA backend.It is not currently possible to install a backend plugin that applies to all workspaces of a Gitpod user or organization. However, a plugin can be preconfigured for all users of a repository so that the plugin is enabled with every workspace start. When installed, a backend plugin only applies to the currently running Gitpod workspace and is not associated with a user. Backend plugins contribute functionality for IDE experiences relating to the filesystem, tools or languages and frameworks. IntelliJ IDEA backend plugins - The JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA backend runs within the remote Gitpod workspace.

Unlike with regular development, JetBrains Remote development with IntelliJ IDEA allows users to install plugins in different locations: For information on regular plugin management, refer to IntelliJ IDEA docs.

This section relates to plugin management when using JetBrains IDEs in a remote development context. Important: You must restart any started workspaces for your IDE preferences to take effect. Updating Gitpod IDE preferences to IntelliJ IDEA Opening a JetBrains IDE from Gitpod Updating the Gitpod plugin in JetBrains Gateway Opening a JetBrains IDE from Gateway

Start (or restart) your workspace - Either start a workspace directly from within the JetBrains Gateway via the Gitpod plugin OR open a new workspace directly in Gitpod where on workspace start you will be prompted to open IntelliJ IDEA for that workspace.Update your Gitpod preferences - Select IntelliJ IDEA on the Gitpod preferences page which will set IntelliJ IDEA as your default IDE for future workspace starts.

Click “install” to install the Gitpod plugin for JetBrains Gateway. Install the Gitpod plugin - Open JetBrains Gateway and you’ll see the Gitpod logo on the main page.Install JetBrains Gateway - With the JetBrains Gateway and Gitpod plugin you can create and manage your latest 20 Gitpod workspaces.

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