gitbutlerapp/gitbutler

Support for JetBrains IDEs

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#9984 opened on Aug 27, 2025

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enhancementhelp wanted

Description

Please consider adding support for selecting a JetBrains IDE (IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm, etc.) as the default code editor.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
rustsveltetauri
Domain
desktopdeveloper experiencetooling
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Basic Rust knowledgeFamiliarity with GitButler codebase
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
35
Research direction
Investigate how GitButler currently detects and selects code editors (likely in src/main or a configuration module). Look for existing editor detection logic (e.g., for VS Code). Consider using JetBrains Toolbox API or environment variables like `$JETBRAINS HOME`. Check the `editors` module and any related issues or PRs for context. Engage with commenters to clarify which IDEs are priority and whether a dropdown or auto detect is desired.