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IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition is a popular integrated development environment (IDE) developed by JetBrains. It is highly regarded for its smart code completion, powerful debugging tools, and support for various programming languages such as Java, Kotlin, and more. This guide will walk you through the steps to install IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition on FunOS, ensuring a smooth setup for your development environment.

What is IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition?

IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition is a free and open-source IDE designed for Java development and other programming languages. It provides features like intelligent code editing, version control integration, and tools for building, testing, and debugging applications. With its intuitive interface and extensive plugin ecosystem, IntelliJ IDEA is a favorite choice for developers worldwide.

How to Install IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition on FunOS

Step 1: Open a Terminal

You can open a terminal in any of the following ways:

• Click the Menu in the lower-left corner of the screen, then select Terminal.
• Click the Terminal icon in the Tray.
• Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T.

Step 2: Update the Package List

To ensure your system has the latest package information, run:

sudo apt update

Step 3: Install the Necessary Dependencies

Install essential dependencies for adding external repositories:

sudo apt install apt-transport-https curl

Step 4: Add the GPG Key

Add the JetBrains repository GPG key to your system:

curl -s https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/jetbrains-ppa/0xA6E8698A.pub.asc | gpg --dearmor | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/jetbrains-ppa-archive-keyring.gpg > /dev/null

Step 5: Add the Repository

Add the JetBrains repository to your system:

echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/jetbrains-ppa-archive-keyring.gpg] http://jetbrains-ppa.s3-website.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com any main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jetbrains-ppa.list > /dev/null

Step 6: Update the Package List Again

Update the package list to include the newly added repository:

sudo apt update

Step 7: Install Git

Git is required for version control and integration within IntelliJ IDEA. Install it using:

sudo apt install git

Step 8: Install IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition

Install the IDE by running:

sudo apt install intellij-idea-community

Step 9: Reload the Menu

After installation, reload the menu to make IntelliJ IDEA appear:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
• Click Reload menu.

Launching IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition

You can launch IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition in two ways:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner, then look for IntelliJ IDEA under the Development section.
• Open a terminal and type: intellij-idea-community

How to Uninstall IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition on FunOS

Step 1: Open a Terminal

Open the terminal using one of the methods mentioned earlier.

Step 2: Remove IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition

Uninstall the application by running:

sudo apt remove --purge intellij-idea-community

Step 3: Remove Git

If Git is no longer needed, remove it:

sudo apt remove --purge git

Step 4: Remove Any Unused Dependencies

Clean up unnecessary dependencies:

sudo apt autoremove --purge

Step 5: Remove the Repository and Key (Optional)

If you no longer wish to keep the JetBrains repository, remove it:

sudo rm -f /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jetbrains-ppa.list
sudo rm -f /usr/share/keyrings/jetbrains-ppa-archive-keyring.gpg

Step 6: Update the Package List

Update the package list to remove references to the deleted repository:

sudo apt update

Step 7: Remove User Data (Optional)

If you want to completely remove IntelliJ IDEA data, delete the following directories:

rm -rf $HOME/.cache/JetBrains
rm -rf $HOME/.config/JetBrains
rm -rf $HOME/.java
rm -rf $HOME/.jdks
rm -rf $HOME/.local/share/JetBrains
rm -rf $HOME/IdeaProjects

Step 8: Reload the Menu

Reload the menu to reflect the uninstallation:

• Click the Menu button in the lower-left corner.
• Click Reload menu.

Conclusion

Installing IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition on FunOS is a straightforward process that provides you with a powerful IDE for your development projects. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, IntelliJ IDEA offers a robust set of tools to enhance your coding experience. By following this guide, you can easily set up, use, and uninstall IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition on FunOS as needed.