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185Audience · developerComplexity · 2/5Setup · easy

TLDR

A configuration toolkit that syncs themes, keyboard shortcuts, and plugins across every JetBrains code editor from one file.

Mindmap

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  root((JetBrains kit))
    What it does
      Unifies editor settings
      Applies themes and shortcuts
      Deploys to all editors
    Tech stack
      Cross platform scripts
      Config file
    Use cases
      Sync settings across editors
      Set up a new machine fast
      Maintain one theme everywhere
    Audience
      Developers
    Platforms
      Windows
      macOS
      Linux

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Apply one theme and keyboard shortcut set across all installed JetBrains editors

USE CASE 2

Deploy a full development environment quickly on a new machine

USE CASE 3

Maintain a single source-of-truth config file for multiple editors

What is it built with?

Shell scripting

How does it compare?

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 30min

Requires running the provided OS-specific scripts against a shared config file.

In plain English

JetBrains Enhancement Kit is a configuration toolkit designed to unify and synchronize settings across the entire JetBrains family of code editors, which includes tools for building Android apps, web applications, backend services, databases, and more. The core problem it addresses is that developers who use multiple JetBrains editors end up maintaining separate settings, keyboard shortcuts, and visual themes for each one, which is tedious and inconsistent. The kit works by providing a single configuration file that acts as the source of truth for all your editors at once. Scripts written for multiple operating systems then read that file and apply your chosen theme, keyboard shortcuts, and plugin list to every installed editor in one step. This means you change a setting once and it propagates everywhere. It also includes a set of curated themes and a keyboard shortcut system designed to use consistent key combinations across different editors. You would reach for this if you regularly switch between multiple JetBrains editors and are tired of re-configuring each one separately, or when setting up a new machine and wanting your entire development environment deployed quickly. It works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Help me set up a single config file to sync settings across my JetBrains editors
Prompt 2
Explain how the keyboard shortcut system stays consistent across editors in this kit
Prompt 3
Walk me through applying this kit's themes to a newly installed editor
Prompt 4
What operating systems does this configuration kit support?

Frequently asked questions

What is jetbrains-enhancement-kit?

A configuration toolkit that syncs themes, keyboard shortcuts, and plugins across every JetBrains code editor from one file.

How hard is jetbrains-enhancement-kit to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is jetbrains-enhancement-kit for?

Mainly developer.

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