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JetBrains Skill
Quick start
Goal: use JetBrains IDE features (index, inspections, refactoring, run configurations, integrated terminal) as tools for an external client, while keeping changes auditable and safe.
notes + tool list (condensed): skills/jetbrains-skill/references/jetbrains-skill.md.
Connection & modes
Client setup (done in the IDE)
- Settings → Tools → MCP Server
- Enable MCP Server
- Use “Auto-configure” for supported clients (updates their JSON config), or copy SSE / Stdio config for manual setup
- Restart the external client to apply changes
Brave Mode (no confirmations)
The IDE can allow running shell commands / run configurations without per-action confirmation (“Brave mode”). This increases automation power but also increases risk. Require explicit user confirmation before enabling/disabling it.
Workflow decision tree
- Do I need IDE-grade analysis/refactoring?
- File diagnostics:
get_file_problems
- Symbol semantics / docs:
get_symbol_info
- Safe rename across project:
rename_refactoring (prefer over plain text replace)
- Indexed search:
search_in_files_by_text / search_in_files_by_regex
- Find files:
find_files_by_name_keyword (fast, name-only) or find_files_by_glob (path glob)
- Do I just need file operations in the project?
- Read file text:
get_file_text_by_path
- Create file:
create_new_file
- Targeted replace:
replace_text_in_file (auto-saves)
- Open in editor:
open_file_in_editor
- Reformat:
reformat_file
- Do I need to run something?
- List run configs:
get_run_configurations
- Run a config (wait for completion):
execute_run_configuration
- Run a terminal command in IDE:
execute_terminal_command (may require confirmation; output is capped)
Constraints (avoid common mistakes)
- Always pass
projectPath when known to avoid ambiguity.
- Many tools require paths relative to the project root and only operate on project files.
- Line/column positions are 1-based for location-based tools.
- Prefer controlling output with
maxLinesCount + truncateMode; do not rely on defaults for large outputs.
- Terminal commands and running configurations are high-risk; require explicit confirmation for any potentially destructive command. Brave Mode removes guardrails.
Recommended high-value patterns
Debug via inspections first
get_file_problems to find errors/warnings → 2) get_symbol_info to understand the code → 3) rename_refactoring for renames → 4) replace_text_in_file only for truly textual changes.
Use indexed search for scale
Prefer search_in_files_by_text / search_in_files_by_regex since it uses IDE search/indexing and highlights matches with ||.
Running and output control
Use execute_run_configuration with a sane timeout (ms). For terminal commands use execute_terminal_command, but remember output caps; for huge output, redirect to a file and read it via file tools.
References
- notes + tool list (condensed):
skills/jetbrains-skill/references/jetbrains-skill.md
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Repository
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