Description

This is a CheckStyle plug-in for JetBrain's IntelliJ IDEA.

Unlike JetStyle, this plug-in was original written to provide real-time integration, in a similar manner to Eclipse-CS. From version 0.4 it also provides on-demand scanning for the current file and project.

Usage

Real-time scanning is provided as an Inspection. On-demand scanning is available as a tab at (by default) the bottom of the IDEA window.

Configuration for both the inspection and the on-demand scanning is done via the CheckStyle item in the Settings panel.

Click on Real-time Scan and you will be able to specify the report severity and activate the inspection as appropriate.

Current Features

In version 2.0.x:

• Scan files in real-time with an IDEA inspection.
• Scan the current file, module or project on demand.
• Standard Java rules are built in, or specify your own CheckStyle file.
• Ability to add third party checks to the classpath.
• Ability to define external properties.

Version 1.x and 2.x are currently identical; however, version 2.x is for IDEA 7 and 1.x is for IDEA 6.

Current Limitations

• As the file path is derived from IDEA suppression filters won't be used.