# BoxLang IDE ## BoxLang IDE v1.x - [Introduction](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/introduction.md): Welcome to the BoxLang IDE Docs - [Contributing Guide](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/introduction/contributing-guide.md): The best way to contribute to BoxLang! - [Release History](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/introduction/release-history.md): All the major information about BoxLang IDE Releases - [1.19.0](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/introduction/release-history/1.19.0.md): BoxLang IDE 1.19.0 — Project mappings, config file generators, LSP lifecycle improvements, and external LSP support - [1.18.0](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/introduction/release-history/1.18.0.md): BoxLang IDE 1.18.0 — LSP workspace configuration, main component auto-update, and debugger improvements - [1.17.0](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/introduction/release-history/1.17.0.md): BoxLang IDE 1.17.0 — Merged version install/select commands, LSP workspace settings, and auto-update improvements - [1.16.0](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/introduction/release-history/1.16.0.md): BoxLang IDE 1.16.0 — JSON schema for .bxformat.json and improved release workflow synchronization - [1.15.0](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/introduction/release-history/1.15.0.md): BoxLang IDE 1.15.0 — LSP and Debugger version management, ModuleManager, and enhanced version info - [1.14.0](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/introduction/release-history/1.14.0.md): BoxLang IDE 1.14.0 — Feature Audit tool, BoxLang 1.9 runtime support, and updated JSON schemas - [1.13.0 (pre-release)](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/introduction/release-history/1.13.0-pre-release.md) - [1.12.0](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/introduction/release-history/1.12.0.md) - [1.11.0 (pre-release)](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/introduction/release-history/1.11.0-pre-release.md) - [1.10.0](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/introduction/release-history/1.10.0.md) - [1.0.0](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/introduction/release-history/1.0.0.md): Release Date - [About This Book](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/introduction/about-this-book.md): Learn more about this book - [Authors](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/introduction/about-this-book/authors.md): Information about the authors - [Overview](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/language-tools/overview.md): How BoxLang language tools power diagnostics, hints, formatting, and config support - [Linting](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/language-tools/linting.md): Static analysis with .bxlint.json — rule configuration, severity levels, file filtering, in-file suppression, quick fixes, and a complete JSON reference. - [Formatting](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/language-tools/formatting.md): Experimental BoxLang formatting support, version requirements, and configuration files - [Completions](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/language-tools/completions.md): All BoxLang LSP completion types — BIFs, components, member access, variables, functions, imports, keywords, snippets, and BXM tag attributes. - [Overview](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/vscode/overview.md): A quick overview of our VSCode Extension for BoxLang - [Installation](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/vscode/installation.md): We provide several different ways for you to install the BoxLang extension based on your needs. - [Settings Reference](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/vscode/settings-reference.md): Complete reference for all BoxLang VS Code extension settings — Java, LSP, debugger, updates, CFML features, dump panel, and mappings. - [Commands Reference](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/vscode/commands-reference.md): Complete reference of all BoxLang VS Code extension commands organized by category — version management, server management, BoxLang Home, execution, and CFML tools. - [Debugging](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/vscode/debugging.md): How to debug BoxLang applications in VS Code — launch configurations, breakpoints, variable inspection, dump panel, and MiniServer debugging. - [Version Management](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/vscode/version-management.md): How BoxLang version management works — .bvmrc, runtime versions, LSP versions, debugger versions, MiniServer versions, and update modes. - [Project Configuration](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/vscode/project-configuration.md): How to configure BoxLang projects — boxlang.json structure, mappings, classpaths, modules, variable expansion, and VS Code integration. - [Chat Integration](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/vscode/chat-integration.md): How to use the @boxlang chat participant in VS Code — AI-assisted BoxLang coding, documentation lookup, and the /docs command. - [Feature Audit Tool](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/vscode/feature-audit.md): How to use the BoxLang Feature Audit Tool — analyze BoxLang feature usage across your workspace for migration planning and code modernization. - [Keybindings & Context Menus](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/vscode/keybindings.md): All BoxLang VS Code extension keybindings and context menu actions — keyboard shortcuts, right-click menus, and tree view actions. - [MiniServer](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/vscode/miniserver.md) - [BoxLang Home Configuration](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/vscode/boxlang-home-configuration.md): The BoxLang Homes panel — manage BoxLang Home directories, modules, logs, and class files from the VS Code sidebar. - [CFML Compatibility](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/guides/cfml-compatibility.md): Using CFML files with the BoxLang extension — .cfm/.cfc/.cfml support, engine filtering, CFDocs integration, auto-close tags, and DocBlock. - [Custom Tasks](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/guides/custom-tasks.md): How to define and run BoxLang tasks in VS Code — task.json configuration, custom commands, and integration with the build system. - [Troubleshooting](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/guides/troubleshooting.md): Troubleshooting common BoxLang extension issues — LSP problems, Java errors, version download failures, formatting issues, and how to get help. - [Overview](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/intellij/overview.md): Overview of the BoxLang IDE plugin for JetBrains IDEs — syntax highlighting, LSP integration, run configurations, debugging, and TestBox support. - [Installation](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/intellij/installation.md): How to install the BoxLang IntelliJ plugin — from JetBrains Marketplace, manual installation from disk, and post-installation configuration. - [Settings Reference](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/intellij/settings-reference.md): Complete reference for all BoxLang IntelliJ plugin settings — application-level and project-level configuration for runtime, LSP, debugger, and more. - [Run Configurations](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/intellij/run-configurations.md): How to run BoxLang scripts in IntelliJ IDEA — run configurations, gutter icons, program arguments, environment variables, and attach configurations. - [Debugging](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/intellij/debugging.md): How to debug BoxLang applications in IntelliJ IDEA — breakpoints, stepping, variable inspection, watch expressions, and expression evaluation. - [TestBox Integration](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/intellij/testbox-integration.md): How to run and debug TestBox tests in IntelliJ IDEA — gutter icons, test result tree, suite/spec filtering, and automatic TestBox detection. - [LSP Features](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/intellij/lsp-features.md): Language Server Protocol features in the BoxLang IntelliJ plugin — diagnostics, semantic tokens, structure view, completions, and hover information. - [File Templates](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/intellij/file-templates.md): How to create new BoxLang files in IntelliJ IDEA — file templates for classes, scripts, and templates with customizable content. - [Runtime Management](https://boxlang-ide.ortusbooks.com/intellij/runtime-management.md): How the BoxLang IntelliJ plugin manages runtime versions — automatic downloads, version selection, .bvmrc support, and cache management. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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