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CobaltApps Instant IDE Manager
CobaltApps Instant IDE Manager by CobaltApps is a WordPress plugin that installs, updates and removes Instant IDE, a standalone web-based development environment. It gives you a file manager, code editor, server console and live previews in your browser, so you can work on WordPress sites and code without switching between separate tools.
- Version
- 1.8.3
- Released
- Jan 6, 2021
- Developer
- CobaltApps
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own
What’s new in CobaltApps Instant IDE Manager 1.8.3
Version 1.8.3 · Jan 6, 2021
Latest
- ImprovedUpdated the Instant IDE files to latest version.
What it does
Working on a WordPress site often means juggling an FTP client, a desktop editor, a terminal and a browser window for previews. Instant IDE pulls these jobs into one browser-based workspace. You browse and organize server files, open them in tabs, edit code side by side in a split view, run commands in a built-in console and check how pages look at different screen sizes, all from the same screen on any computer.
The manager plugin handles the setup side from your WordPress admin dashboard, letting you install, update or remove Instant IDE there. Once it is running, the IDE remembers its state, so you can open it from another browser or machine and pick up where you stopped. It suits developers, freelancers and agencies who build themes, plugins or custom site code and want their editing tools close to the files they change.
Best for
- WordPress developers building custom themes and plugins
- Freelancers editing client site code from different computers
- Agencies maintaining code across many WordPress sites
Features
Right-click file manager
Manage WordPress files and folders through a right-click context menu that covers both basic actions and more advanced file management options.
Tabs with split view
Keep several files open in tabs and split the editor into two columns to compare or edit code side by side.
Find and replace across folders
Search and replace text inside a single file or across entire folders, which helps with bulk edits to theme or plugin code.
Built-in server console
Run commands against your server and work with git repositories from inside the IDE, without opening a separate terminal application.
Multi-device live preview
Preview your site at different screen sizes while you edit, so you can check responsive layouts as changes are made.
SASS and LESS compiler
Compile SASS and LESS stylesheets directly in the IDE without setting up a separate build process on the server.
Persistent save state
The IDE keeps your workspace state, so you can return from any browser or computer and continue where you left off.
Themes and editor choice
Switch between light and dark modes, pick different editor themes and choose either the Monaco or Ace editor.
Questions about CobaltApps Instant IDE Manager
Is Instant IDE part of the WordPress dashboard itself?
Instant IDE is a standalone web-based IDE that runs in your browser. The manager plugin is what connects it to WordPress, letting you install, update or remove Instant IDE from your admin dashboard.
Can I use git from inside the editor?
Yes. The built-in server console lets you interact with your server environment and git repositories without leaving the IDE, which keeps version control tasks in the same place as your code editing.
Which code editors can I choose between?
You can switch between the Monaco editor and the Ace editor. You can also toggle light and dark modes and pick from different editor themes to set up the workspace the way you like.
Does it help with responsive design work?
It includes a live site preview that shows your website at multiple device sizes while you edit. Combined with the SASS and LESS compiler, you can adjust stylesheets and check the results quickly.
Is CobaltApps Instant IDE Manager free?
The code of CobaltApps Instant IDE Manager is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of CobaltApps Instant IDE Manager is this?
Version 1.8.3, released Jan 6, 2021. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update CobaltApps Instant IDE Manager?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of CobaltApps Instant IDE Manager automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
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