Using VSCode plugins with TextMate: Smithy-vscode extension example

Question

How can I use VSCode plugins, such as the Smithy-vscode extension, with the TextMate Bundles plugin in IntelliJ IDEA?

Answer

Follow these steps to enable and use the Smithy-vscode extension in IntelliJ IDEA via the TextMate Bundles plugin:

1. Download the Smithy TextMate files: Clone the Smithy VSCode repository to your device by running:

   git clone https://github.com/awslabs/smithy-vscode.git && cd smithy-vscode
   

2. Install the required dependencies: In the same folder, run:

   npm install && npm run install-plugin
   

3. Ensure the TextMate Bundles plugin is installed:

   • Navigate to File | Settings | Plugins.
   • Search for TextMate Bundles.
   • Verify that the plugin is enabled.

4. Add the Smithy bundle:

   • Open Preferences | Editor | TextMate Bundles.
   • Click “+” and select the main smithy-vscode folder.
   • Click OK to apply the changes.

5. Test if it works: Create a new file named example.smithy and paste the following code to verify:

   namespace example.weather
   
   service Weather {
          version: "2020-06-01",
          operations: [GetCurrentTime]
   }
   
   operation GetCurrentTime {
          output: GetCurrentTimeOutput
   }
   
   structure GetCurrentTimeOutput {
          time: Timestamp
   }
   

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