How To Install IntelliJ IDEA on Manjaro

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install IntelliJ IDEA on Manjaro. IntelliJ IDEA is a widely used Integrated Development Environment (IDE) primarily for developing software written in Java, Kotlin, Groovy, and other JVM-based languages. It offers features like auto code completion, syntax highlighting, linting, debugging, and profiling, and supports a wide variety of plugins.

This article assumes you have at least basic knowledge of Linux, know how to use the shell, and most importantly, you host your site on your own VPS. The installation is quite simple and assumes you are running in the root account, if not you may need to add ‘sudo‘ to the commands to get root privileges. I will show you the step-by-step installation of the IntelliJ IDEA on a Manjaro Linux.

Prerequisites

• A server or desktop running one of the following operating systems: Manjaro, and other Arch-based distributions.
• It’s recommended that you use a fresh OS install to prevent any potential issues.
• SSH access to the server (or just open Terminal if you’re on a desktop).
• A stable internet connection is crucial for downloading and installing packages. Verify your connection before proceeding.
• Access to a Manjaro Linux system with a non-root sudo user or root user.

Install IntelliJ IDEA on Manjaro

Step 1. Before installing any new software, it’s a good practice to update and upgrade your system. On Arch-based Linux distributions like Manjaro, you can do this by running:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2. Installing Snap.

Snap is a software deployment and package management system. To install IntelliJ IDEA, you need to install Snap first. Run the following command:

sudo pacman -S snapd

After installing Snap, enable it using the systemctl command:

sudo systemctl enable --now snapd.socket

Create a symbolic link between /var/lib/snapd/snap and /snap to enable classic support:

sudo ln -s /var/lib/snapd/snap /snap

Step 3. Installing IntelliJ IDEA on Manjaro.

Finally, install IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition using the Snap with the --classic flag:

sudo snap install intellij-idea-community --classic

Step 4. Running IntelliJ IDEA from the Command Line.

To run IntelliJ IDEA from the command line, use the following command:

intellij-idea-community

Step 4. Troubleshooting Common Issues.

During the installation process, you may encounter some common issues. Here are some troubleshooting tips:

1. Issues with Launching IntelliJ IDEA: If you’re having trouble launching IntelliJ IDEA, check your system’s compatibility and ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements.
2. Problems with the Terminal: If the terminal is not functioning as expected, verify your terminal settings in IntelliJ IDEA.
3. Applying Fixes: IntelliJ IDEA provides quick fixes for some inspections. You can apply these fixes in the Problems tool window.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed IntelliJ IDEA. Thanks for using this tutorial to install the latest version of IntelliJ IDEA on the Manjaro system. For additional help or useful information, we recommend you check the official IntelliJ IDEA website.