idea-mcp
Installation
SKILL.md
IntelliJ IDEA MCP Skill
Path Rules (Most Common Error Source)
| Parameter | Path Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
projectPath |
ABSOLUTE | /Users/huangli/dt/dongting |
filePath, pathInProject, directoryPath, contextPath |
RELATIVE | server/src/main/java/... |
Getting this wrong is the #1 cause of "file not found" errors.
Gotchas and Tips
Two Search API Families
IDEA MCP has two sets of search tools that return different formats. Pick the right one:
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