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C/C++ very basic support for IntelliJ IDEA CE

... or how to make an IJ IDEA a little VSCode...

Includes

  • making new C or C++ file (e.g., in empty project)
  • syntax highlighting is actually provided by IJ itself;
  • refactoring, code analysis, advanced types of highlighting is provided with Language Server Protocol via lsp4ij plugin from Redhat.

Not (yet) implemented

  • CMake, make, ninja any project build support (just use Terminal...);
  • STM32 (or any other embedded C) projects
  • choosing various language standards for Clangd
  • any additional checks except the clangd provides by default;

Additional requirements

  • clangd visible through PATH
  • clang/clang++ for compiling projects manually

How to start

Install plugin >> Restart IDE

Empty project >> New file >> New C (or C++) file

Enjoy!