solve-version-incompatibility-with-older-due-to-targett-older-IDE

Problem

When installing plugin:

Plugin 'Intellij-last-file' (version '1.1-SNAPSHOT') is not compatible with the current version of the IDE, because it requires build 232.* or older but the current build is IU-233.15325.26

GPT Response

If you have access to the source code of the plugin, you can directly modify the plugin.xml file in the source and then rebuild the plugin. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Locate the plugin.xml file:

   • In the source code of the plugin, find the plugin.xml file, usually located in the META-INF directory.

2. Modify the until-build attribute:

   • Open the plugin.xml file and locate the <idea-version> tag.

   • It should look something like this:

     <idea-version since-build="123.*" until-build="232.*"/>
     

   • Modify the until-build attribute to support your current IDE version. For your scenario, update it to:

     <idea-version since-build="123.*" until-build="233.*"/>
     

     or set it to a broader range:

     <idea-version since-build="123.*" until-build="999.*"/>
     

3. Rebuild the Plugin:

   • After modifying the plugin.xml file, rebuild the plugin using your IDE or the build tool specified in the project (like Gradle or Maven).
   • Ensure that the plugin is packaged correctly, typically into a .jar or .zip file.

4. Install the Updated Plugin:

   • Once the plugin is rebuilt, install it in IntelliJ IDEA by either placing it in the plugins directory or through the plugin settings in the IDE.

5. Restart IntelliJ IDEA:

   • Restart the IDE to load the updated plugin.

By modifying the source code and rebuilding the plugin, you can ensure that the plugin is compatible with the current version of your IntelliJ IDEA.