README.md

Dependency Explorer

Dependency Explorer is an IntelliJ IDEA plugin that simplifies the exploration of Gradle and Maven dependencies and allows you to quickly navigate to their detailed pages in Maven Repository.

Key Features:

• Supports multiple dependency formats:
  • Gradle Standard: implementation("group:artifact:version")
  • Gradle DSL Short: implementation 'group:artifact:version'
  • Gradle DSL Named: implementation group: 'group', name: 'artifact', version: 'version'
  • Maven XML:

    <dependency>
        <groupId>group</groupId>
        <artifactId>artifact</artifactId>
        <version>version</version>
    </dependency>

This plugin is designed to make dependency management easier for developers using IntelliJ IDEA.

Installation

Using the IDE Built-in Plugin System:

1. Go to Settings/Preferences > Plugins > Marketplace.
2. Search for "Gradle/Maven Dependency Explorer".
3. Click Install.

Using JetBrains Marketplace:

1. Visit JetBrains Marketplace.
2. Click the Install to ... button while your IDE is running.

Usage

For Gradle Dependencies:

1. Open a Gradle project file in IntelliJ IDEA.
2. Place your cursor on a dependency line.
3. Right-click and select Open in Maven Repository.
4. The corresponding Maven Repository page will open in your browser.

For Maven Dependencies:

1. Open a pom.xml file in IntelliJ IDEA.
2. Place your cursor inside any line of a <dependency> block.
3. Right-click and select Open in Maven Repository.
4. The corresponding Maven Repository page will open in your browser.