install.md

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1. Install IntelliJ IDEA

Install JetBrains ToolBox

JetBrains ToolBox supports installing and keeping up-to-date all the JetBrains products. It is free. And supports installing the free IDEs available including IntelliJ IDEA Communit Edition.

• https://www.jetbrains.com/toolbox-app/

Manually Install IntelliJ IDEA

• https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/download/ - Community Edition will work, but you can also use the Ultimate edition.

2. Install the KorGE IntelliJ IDEA plugin:

Install Button:

You can click here to install the plugin:

<iframe frameborder="none" width="245px" height="48px" src="https://plugins.jetbrains.com/embeddable/install/9676"></iframe>

Plugin website:

Or download the plugin from the KorGE Plugin page.

Plugin settings:

3. Create a Project

Install one of the starter kits or samples available using the New Project... Wizard:

You can select one of the Starter Kits or one of the Showcases with a full game:

4. Access the KorGE Store

In order to access some KorGE features, you can install them via the KorGE Store.

You can access that store via: https://store.korge.org/

Or inside the IntelliJ Plugin navigation bar:

Or when opening your build.gradle.kts or your deps.kproject.yml:

5. Running your code

When creating a new project a new run configuration runJvmAutoreload should be available:

You can also double click on the Gradle → Tasks → run → runJvmAutoreload to create a run configuration and execute your program: