How to create a static web project in IntelliJ Idea 13?

Question

I would like to use IntelliJ Idea 13 (community edition preferably, but I would also like to know if this is only available in the professional edition) instead of WebStorm. The

Answer 1

• IDEA 12 Ultimate: "New Project" -> "Web Module"
• IDEA 13 Ultimate: "New Project" -> "Static Web"
• IDEA 14 Ultimate: "New Project" -> "Static Web"

Answer 2

For those using IntelliJ IDEA 14.x.x Community Edition, the "Static Web" option in Projects or Modules only seems to show up after the Phonegap/Cordova Plugin has been installed (Settings->Plugins->Browse repositories).

Answer 3

IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate 2020.1

Entries named 'Static Web' in the File | New | Project.. dialog were renamed to 'JavaScript'.

For generic static Web projects, you need to select a new JavaScript project in this dialog.

Answer 4

As Andrey mentioned, HTML+CSS+JS support is only provided in Idea Ultimate. No additional plugins have to be installed (unless you need Vue.js support or like to use Live Edit - these plugins, along with some others, are not bundled with Idea and have to be installed from the repository (Preferences | Plugins))

Answer 5

As alexbk said for 15.x.x it remains the same. You also have to install Phonegap/Cordova Plugin in (Settings->Plugins->Browse repositories) and restarting Intellij IDEA afterwards.