Visual Env

Visual Env is an IntelliJ plugin that helps developers visualize and manage environment variables within their projects. This plugin makes it easy to see which environment variables are in use, edit their values through a user-friendly interface, and run environment-related CLI commands directly from your IDE.

Install from JetBrains Marketplace

Features

Environment Variable Management

• View and edit environment variables in a structured, user-friendly interface
• Group variables by category for better organization
• Support for various data types (string, boolean, number) with appropriate input controls
• Filter and search capabilities to quickly find specific variables

Framework-Specific Support

• Laravel Projects: Automatic detection of Laravel projects
• Create .env files from .env.example templates with a single click
• Run artisan commands related to environment configuration
• Predefined variable definitions for common Laravel environment variables

CLI Command Integration

• Execute environment-related CLI commands directly from the IDE
• Framework-specific command suggestions based on project type
• Command history and output display
• Parameter support with validation

Installation

From JetBrains Marketplace

• Open your IDE settings (File | Settings | Plugins)
• Search for "Visual Env"
• Click "Install" and restart your IDE

Manual Installation

1. Download the latest release from the releases page
2. Open your IDE settings (File | Settings | Plugins)
3. Click the gear icon and select "Install Plugin from Disk..."
4. Select the downloaded file and restart your IDE

Getting Started

1. Open your project in any JetBrains IDE
2. Look for the "Visual Env" tool window on the right side of your IDE
3. The plugin will automatically detect your project type and load any existing environment variables
4. If no .env file exists but an .env.example is found, you'll be prompted to create one

Usage

Viewing Environment Variables

• Environment variables are displayed in the "Env Editor" tab, grouped by category
• Toggle between different view modes using the toolbar buttons
• Use the search field to filter variables by name or value

Editing Variables

• Click on any variable value to edit it
• Changes are saved automatically to your .env file
• Special controls are provided for boolean variables (toggles) and enumerated types (dropdowns)

Running CLI Commands

• Navigate to the "CLI Actions" tab to view available commands for your project type
• Click on a command to execute it
• View command output directly in the tool window
• For commands requiring parameters, input fields will appear automatically

Supported Frameworks

Laravel

• Full support for Laravel projects with predefined environment variables
• Integrated artisan commands for environment management
• Automatic Laravel project detection

Node.js/npm

• Full support for Node.js/npm projects with types

Django

• Full support for Django projects with types

Requirements

• IntelliJ Platform IDEs build 224+
• Project must use environment variables in standard formats (.env files)

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Thanks to the JetBrains team for their excellent SDK
• ALl users who have provided valuable feedback

Support

If you find this plugin useful, consider

• Buying me a coffee to support the development of this plugin.
• Sponsoring on GitHub to support the development of this plugin.