Writerside
JetBrains IDE plugin

Write, Test, Build, and Publish Great Product and API Documentation

Writerside – now available only as a free plugin for JetBrains IDEs.

Writerside is no longer available as a standalone IDE, but you can continue using it as a JetBrains IDE plugin. The plugin remains free and offers all the functionality of the standalone version. Whether you're documenting software, APIs, or internal tools, you can continue using Writerside to write, test, and publish documentation – right inside your IDE.

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FAQ

No action is required. All previously set-up CI/CD integrations, GitHub actions, and Docker images will continue to work as before.
The plugin will be compatible with all upcoming IDE versions, including EAP builds.
You can continue working with your existing Writerside project, and the frontend should function as expected.
No migration is needed. Just open your Writerside project with the plugin, and everything will work as it did before.
The standalone version of Writerside and the plugin have the same set of features. Moreover, the plugin provides additional editor support for code samples supported by your IDE and the ability to validate them.
You can share your feedback or get support in the Writerside Slack community.
At this point, we have no plans to open-source the Writerside IDE.