ApiHug IDEA Plugin Handbook

What This Section Covers

This section explains how to use the ApiHug IntelliJ plugin to create projects, edit proto contracts, inspect generated metadata, and run everyday design tasks without leaving the IDE.

Recommended Path

If you are new to the plugin, read these pages in order:

1. Install ApiHug API Design Copilot
2. Start Project
3. Tool Window
4. Service Design and Debug Panel
5. Editor Assistant

Key Tasks

Task	Page
Learn shortcuts	Shortcut Cheatsheet
Solve common setup issues	FAQ
Create a new project	Start Project
Inspect API details	API Details
Design constants, errors, and entities	Constants, Errors, Entity
Run stub and test flows	Stub, API Test
Configure local tooling	Server Settings, Export Settings, Knowledge Settings

Result

After working through this section, you should be able to use the plugin as the primary editing surface for ApiHug contract design instead of treating it as a passive viewer.