Kotlin Multiplatform Shared Module Not Available in New Module Wizard

Question

I am trying to add another shared module in my KMP project. I chose File > New > New Module...

The wizard that appears doesn't show the Kotlin Multiplatform Shared Module template:

I have the KMM plugin installed already:

And I am using Android Studio Iguana | 2023.2.1:

Is there something I am missing here?

Answer 1

Generate KMP project from the official Kotlin tool - https://kmp.jetbrains.com/

Answer 2

The missing option is a bug if you are on Android Studio Ladybug 2024.2.1 Patch 2+ and Kotlin Multiplatform Shared Module 0.8.3(242)-5.

Workarounds:

Downgrade the plugin version to (0.8.3(242)-4) from here.

or

1. Manually create your module directory in the project folder
2. Add a src directory under your new module folder
3. Add a build.gradle(.kts) file under your new module folder
4. "Register" your new module with an include(:my:new:module) in settings.gradle(.kts)

References:

Jetbrains plugin bug tracker - https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/KT-72727/KMP-Shared-Module-option-is-missing-in-AS-Ladybug-2024.2.1-Patch-2

Google Android Studio bug tracker - https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/377287469