IDE Sync - VSCode-JetBrains IDE Sync

Note: This synchronization system is suitable for VSCode, VSCode forks like Cursor or Windsurf as well as JetBrains IntelliJ-based IDEs like Rider, IntelliJ IDEA and WebStorm.

A synchronization system that allows seamless switching between VSCode and JetBrains IntelliJ-based IDEs while maintaining the current file and cursor position.

Installation via Marketplace

VSCode Extension

Install directly from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace

• Open VSCode
• Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
• Search for "IDE Sync - Connect to JetBrains IDE"
• Click Install

JetBrains IDE Plugin

Install directly from the JetBrains Marketplace

• Open JetBrains IDE
• Go to Settings > Plugins
• Search for "IDE Sync - Connect to VSCode"
• Click Install

Version Compatibility

VSCode

• Supported versions: VSCode 1.84.0 and newer

JetBrains IDE

• Supported versions: 2023.3 and newer

Configuration

The default port is 3000, this can be changed in the respective settings and must be the same:

• In VSCode: Settings > Extensions > IDE Sync - Connect to JetBrains IDE > Port
• In JetBrains IDE: Settings > Tools > IDE Sync - Connect to VSCode > WebSocket Port

Usage

1. Start both IDEs
2. Make sure that the sync is activated in the status bar of both IDEs
3. When you switch between IDEs, the current file and cursor position will be synchronized automatically

Features

• Real-time synchronization of file opening and cursor position
• Automatic reconnection on port changes
• Status bar indicator showing connection status

Components

VSCode Extension

• Located in /vscode-extension
• Monitors current file and cursor position in VSCode
• Communicates with JetBrains plugin via WebSocket

JetBrains IDE Plugin

• Located in /jetbrains-plugin
• Monitors current file and cursor position in JetBrains IDE
• Communicates with VSCode extension via WebSocket

Building

Prerequisites

• Node.js and npm for VSCode extension
• JDK 17+ and Gradle for JetBrains IDE plugin

Build Steps

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/denisbalber/IDESync-VSCode-JetBrains.git
cd IDESync-VSCode-JetBrains

2. Build VSCode extension

cd vscode-extension
npm install
npm run build
npm run package
cd ..

3. Build JetBrains plugin

cd jetbrains-plugin
./gradlew buildPlugin
cd ..

Installation

VSCode Extension

1. Install the VSCode extension: Ctrl+Shift+P > Extensions: Install from VSIX... > Select IDESync-VSCode-JetBrains/vscode-extension/vscode-jetbrains-sync-0.1.0.vsix
2. Restart VSCode

JetBrains IDE Plugin

1. Install the JetBrains IDE plugin: Settings > Plugins > Manage Repositories,... (Settings symbol) > Install Plugin from Disk... > Select IDESync-VSCode-JetBrains/jetbrains-plugin/build/distributions/vscode-jetbrains-sync-1.0.0
2. Restart JetBrains IDE