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foso/stringdef_intdef_generator

Analysis updated 2026-08-04 · repo last pushed 2018-01-19

JavaAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · easy

TLDR

An IntelliJ IDEA and Android Studio plugin that automatically generates StringDef and IntDef annotation boilerplate code with a right-click, saving Android developers from tedious manual typing.

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    What it does
      Generates annotation code
      Right-click in IDE
      Saves manual typing
    Tech stack
      Java
      IntelliJ IDEA
      Android Studio
    Use cases
      Media player controls
      Status code constants
      Day of week values
    Audience
      Android developers
      Code quality focused
    Status
      Work in progress
      Basic utility

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Generate StringDef annotations for a set of predefined string constants in an Android project.

USE CASE 2

Generate IntDef annotations for a set of predefined integer constants to enforce type safety.

USE CASE 3

Speed up Android code cleanup by right-clicking and auto-creating annotation structures instead of typing them by hand.

What is it built with?

JavaIntelliJ IDEAAndroid Studio

How does it compare?

foso/stringdef_intdef_generator0verflowme/intech-solabhishek-kumar09/configurate
LanguageJavaJavaJava
Last pushed2018-01-192022-11-162020-09-30
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasyhardeasy
Complexity2/51/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdeveloperdeveloper

Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.

How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Install the plugin from the JetBrains marketplace or build from source, then right-click in your editor to use the generate menu.

In plain English

Android developers use special annotations to keep their code organized and bug-free. When you have a function that should only accept certain predefined values, like days of the week or specific status codes, you can use StringDef or IntDef annotations to enforce that. Instead of manually typing out all the boilerplate code these annotations require, this plugin does it for you automatically. The tool integrates directly into IntelliJ IDEA or Android Studio, which are the programs Android developers use to write apps. Once installed, a developer can right-click in their code, open the standard "generate" context menu, and the plugin creates the annotation structure for them. This takes a tedious, error-prone manual task and turns it into a quick, single click. This tool is built for Android developers who want to clean up their code and catch mistakes early. For example, if a developer is building a media player and wants a function to only accept "PLAY," "PAUSE," or "STOP" as inputs, they would normally have to write out that annotation block by hand. With this plugin, they can just select their strings or integers and generate the entire setup instantly. The project is explicitly listed as a work in progress, so users should expect it to be a basic utility without a lot of polish. The README does not go into detail about specific edge cases, configuration options, or advanced features. It simply offers a straightforward way to automate a common Android development task.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
I have an Android project with string constants PLAY, PAUSE, and STOP. Help me set up the StringDef annotation structure that this plugin would generate.
Prompt 2
I want to use IntDef to restrict a function parameter to specific status code integers like 200, 404, and 500. Show me the annotation boilerplate I need.
Prompt 3
I installed a plugin that auto-generates StringDef and IntDef annotations in Android Studio. Walk me through how to use the generate context menu to create an annotation block for my constants.

Frequently asked questions

What is stringdef_intdef_generator?

An IntelliJ IDEA and Android Studio plugin that automatically generates StringDef and IntDef annotation boilerplate code with a right-click, saving Android developers from tedious manual typing.

What language is stringdef_intdef_generator written in?

Mainly Java. The stack also includes Java, IntelliJ IDEA, Android Studio.

Is stringdef_intdef_generator actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2018-01-19).

How hard is stringdef_intdef_generator to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is stringdef_intdef_generator for?

Mainly developer.

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