Buildr Plug-in
This is an IntelliJ IDEA plug-in that integrates with the Buildr build system allowing you to run Buildr tasks from IDEA.
What is Buildr?
Buildr is a build system for Java applications implemented in Ruby and Rake. Buildr is currently an Apache incubation project.
What is IntelliJ IDEA?
A popular IDE (integrated development environment) from JetBrains.
Installation and Usage
- Install Buildr
- Install Buildr plug-in via IDEA’s IDE Settings – Plugins menu.
- Define the path to Buildr on your system in the Settings > Buildr section of IDEA.
- To run a task, double-click it. When the task is complete, the result will display in the bottom Buildr Output window.
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Change log
Version 8.11.22 (Nov 22, 2008):
- Updated for IntelliJ IDEA version 8x.
- Added settings to specify path to Buildr.
Version 0.2 (Feb 10, 2008):
- Additional checks for valid Buildr project on initialization.
Version 0.1.6 (Feb 10, 2008):
- Fixed NPE that occurred when there was a buildfile present and no Buildr tasks were available.
Version 0.1.5 (Feb 5, 2008):
- Fixed bottom pane not automatically opening.
- Added icons.
Version 0.1.4 (Feb 5, 2008):
- New console to display output from task completion.
Known issue: Bottom output pane doesn’t automatically open.
Version 0.1.3 (Feb 4, 2008):
- Changed plug-in id
Version 0.1.2 (Feb 4, 2008):
- Fixed environment issue specific to Windows OS.
Version 0.1.1 (Feb 4, 2008):
- Fixed invalid plugin descriptor.
- Verified plugin only works with IDEA version 7.0.2.
Version 0.1 (Feb 4, 2008):
- Initial version.
- Automatically scans project directory for a build file.
- Presents a complete list of Buildr tasks available on project startup.
- Run Buildr tasks and view the output from IDEA.
- Only tested with Intellij IDEA version 7.0.2 (build 7590) and assumes you already have Buildr installed.