You can use any text editor to write the Kotlin code, but without IDE-related features: code formatting, debugging tools, and so on. However, some of the other IDEs and source editors, such as Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, and Atom, have their own Kotlin plugins supported by the Kotlin community. JetBrains doesn't provide the Kotlin plugin for other IDEs. See the latest supported language version for each IDE in Kotlin releases. When the new Kotlin version is released, these IDEs will suggest updating Kotlin to the latest version automatically.

Compatibility with the Kotlin language versionsįor IntelliJ IDEA and Android Studio the Kotlin plugin is bundled with each IDE release. If you want to contribute to the plugin, send a pull request to the Kotlin for Eclipse repository on GitHub.

The Kotlin team manages the development and contribution process to the Kotlin plugin for Eclipse. You can install the Kotlin plugin manually from the Eclipse Marketplace. Eclipse also has the Kotlin plugin: originally developed by JetBrains, now the Kotlin plugin is supported by the Kotlin community contributors. EclipseĮclipse is an IDE that is used to develop applications in different programming languages, including Kotlin. Read more about Android Studio in the official documentation. Kotlin plugin is bundled with each Android Studio release. On top of IntelliJ's powerful code editor and developer tools, Android Studio offers even more features that enhance your productivity when building Android apps. Android StudioĪndroid Studio is the official IDE for Android app development, based on IntelliJ IDEA. Read more about IntelliJ IDEA in the official documentation. Kotlin plugin is bundled with each IntelliJ IDEA release.

It does the routine and repetitive tasks for you by providing clever code completion, static code analysis, and refactorings, and lets you focus on the bright side of software development, making it not only productive but also an enjoyable experience. IntelliJ IDEA is an IDE for JVM languages designed to maximize developer productivity. Other IDEs and source editors, such as Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, and Atom, have Kotlin community-supported plugins. JetBrains provides the official Kotlin plugin for two Integrated Development Environments (IDEs): IntelliJ IDEA and Android Studio.

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