IntelliJ Plugin Installation
Step-by-step guide to install Element Insight in IntelliJ IDEA
Installation Process
Verify your system meets the requirements
Before installing Element Insight, ensure your system meets these requirements:
IntelliJ IDEA
- IntelliJ IDEA 2023.1 or later
Community or Ultimate Edition
- Java 17 or later
Required for plugin execution
- Kotlin plugin enabled
Built into IntelliJ IDEA
Web Scanning
- Node.js 16 or later
For Playwright functionality
- Internet connection
For web page scanning
- Minimum 4GB RAM
For browser automation
Quick Installation Reference
Download
Get the plugin from the official JetBrains marketplace.
Quick Commands
- Ctrl+Alt+E
Open Element Insight tool window
- Tools → Element Insight
Access all plugin actions
Common Installation Issues
Plugin Not Appearing
If Element Insight doesn't appear after installation:
- Restart IntelliJ
Complete restart is required after plugin installation
- Check Plugin Manager
Verify plugin is listed in File → Settings → Plugins → Installed
- Enable Plugin
Ensure the plugin is enabled (checkbox should be checked)
Playwright Installation Fails
If Playwright installation fails:
- Check Node.js
Ensure Node.js 16+ is installed and in PATH
- Check Internet
Verify stable internet connection for downloads
- Manual Installation
Run 'npm install playwright && npx playwright install' in terminal
Permission Issues
If you encounter permission issues:
- Run as Administrator
On Windows, run IntelliJ as administrator
- Check Antivirus
Add IntelliJ to antivirus exclusions
- Check Folder Permissions
Ensure write access to project directories
Next Steps
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