what is the URL for JetBrains IDE plug-in repository?

Question

I thought this was a simple question, and still nothing works.

My first use-case is that the IDEA 15 (Community) appears to NOT have a repository configured. The *Plugins" tab in the Settings window / dialogue supports three operation aside from clicking on a plugin.:

• A button for [Install JetBrains plugins] ... This seems to be things downloaded with the installer or updates;

• A [Browse repositories plugins] button ... which contains an "empty" list
  Further this dialogue contains two buttons for:

  • A [Manage repositories]
  • [HTTP proxy settings] - Proxy configuration / setup
• An [Install plugins from disk] button ... which does what it says ;-)

This question to ask is, what URL do I need to put into that: * The [Manage repositories]

... list because the clean install had "nada" in that list.

The list of JetBrains plugins isn't the same as the list on the plugins repository web page:

• https://plugins.jetbrains.com/

In fact IDEA help pages recommend using the JetBrains repository... They do not seem to want to let one know the URL.

Also, what is the "Community" plugins URL? At the very least I'd like to verify that/IF the JetBrains plugin-list is updating (as there's no "update list" option to be seen).

Weird huh?

Answer 1

The [Manage repositories] list should be empty, unless you have some private plugins repository.

A [Browse repositories plugins] button should show you all the plugins, if not then check your firewall or proxy settings, or click on the Reload button.

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