Guidance on License Entitlement and Testing for Free Plugins in IntelliJ!

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Seeking advice on how to confirm license entitlement for users utilizing a free plugin in IntelliJ. The initial approach was to integrate this functionality into the existing “Manage License” window in IntelliJ, but during testing, the plugin couldn’t be made to appear there.

The following questions need clarification:

  1. Is it possible for free plugins to hook into the “Manage Licenses” flow within IntelliJ, and if so, how can this be achieved?
  2. Is it possible to modify or extend the “Manage Licenses” window in IntelliJ through a plugin?
  3. Is there a dedicated platform or method within JetBrains for testing plugin licenses? The “Preview” channel is being used for testing, but any other suggestions or best practices are welcomed.

Any guidance or direction on this matter would be greatly appreciated.

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You may want to check Add license verification calls to the plugin code | JetBrains Marketplace Documentation
Meanwhile, I don’t understand why you want to check the license for a free plugin. License management is for paid and freemium plugins.

Is it possible to modify or extend the “Manage Licenses” window in IntelliJ through a plugin?

I may be wrong, but I think this is a critical component. This should not be altered by any third-party plugin.