Creating an Idea MPS Language plugin with Gradle
We've got an MPS language we'd like to package into an Idea plugin for end users.
I've read the excellent docs (https://www.jetbrains.com/help/mps/building-intellij-idea-language-plugins.html) on using Ant to do this. This is viable. But if one preferred to use gradle instead, is there any guidance or samples available?
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Hi Paul,
The Ant build script that MPS generates contains quite a lot of IDEA-specific information. It writes module descriptors and plugin.xml files for example. It would take too much unnecessary effort to replicate this all in Gradle so it's easier to let MPS generate the Ant script and call it from Gradle, either through the built-in Ant support or JavaExec.
There is also a project called mpsbuild that does attempt to replicate the IDEA-specific knowledge in a Kotlin library so that it could be used from a Gradle plugin, but it's in early stages and not universally usable. I wrote a short article about it.
Creating an Idea MPS Language plugin with Gradle can be an exciting and rewarding project. Gradle is a powerful build automation tool that simplifies the process of building and managing projects, making it an excellent choice for creating an MPS plugin.
To get started, you will need to set up your Gradle project and configure it for MPS plugin development. Begin by creating a new Gradle project and adding the necessary dependencies for MPS. This typically involves adding the MPS plugin and setting up the project structure to align with MPS requirements.
Once your project is set up, you can start developing your plugin. This includes defining your language concepts, implementing the necessary transformations, and creating any additional components that enhance the functionality of your plugin. Gradle's flexibility allows you to automate many aspects of this process, from building and testing to deploying your plugin.
Additionally, if you are looking for more resources or examples on how to create and enhance your plugins, you might find useful tools and tutorials on specialized websites like capcutsapks.com. These resources can provide valuable insights and help streamline your development process.
// This build script sets up the Gradle environment for creating an MPS language plugin.
// It applies the necessary plugins and configurations to integrate MPS with Gradle, facilitating the development process.
// Apply the MPS plugin
plugins {
id 'org.jetbrains.mps' version '1.3.5'
}
// Configure MPS settings
mps {
// Specify the MPS home directory, usually where MPS is installed
mpsHome = file("/path/to/your/mps")
// Define the MPS project structure
project {
// Define the language modules included in
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