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IDE plugins for secure development

Snyk adds security directly into your IDE with real-time vulnerability scanning of code, open source libraries, containers, and cloud infrastructure — and provides actionable fix advice in-line so you can fix quickly and move on.

Develop securely wherever you code

Snyk offers IDE security plugins for JetBrains, Visual Studio Code, Eclipse, and Visual Studio.

Speed up IDE security

By fixing issues early, Snyk Security helps you ace security reviews later down the line and avoid time-intensive or costly fixes downstream in a build process.

Stay in flow

With automated and guided fixes in-line with code, Snyk provides the context and know-how to apply a fix while keeping you in your IDE. No distractions or downtime.

Fix vulnerabilities easily

Get simplified fix advice and examples of similar fixes from open-source projects. Snyk Security is powered by the Snyk Intel Vulnerability Database and the Snyk Code AI engine to connect you with context you need to remediate.

Install the Snyk IDE plugin right from the marketplace

Add a Snyk security plugin right from your IDE's Marketplace for free.

"If you aren’t addressing problems during the developer workflow and you’re finding them and dealing with them in QA, it will take you 10 times longer to fix. That’s where Snyk comes in."

FormHero

Ryan Kimber

Founder and CEO, FormHero

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to use Snyk’s plugins?

Snyk plugins require an API token to connect with your IDE. So if you haven’t already, sign up for a free Snyk account to get your token.

How to install Snyk’s IDE security plugin?

Snyk’s IDE plugins can be downloaded like any other plugin, either directly from within the IDE or from the respective marketplace listing. Simply search for “Snyk”!

What IDEs does Snyk provide support for?

Snyk provides plugins for all major JetBrains IDEs, including IntelliJ IDEA, WebStorm, PyCharm, GoLand, PhpStorm, Android Studio, AppCode, Rider and RubyMine, as well as Eclipse and VScode.

Why should I test in my IDE?

Testing your code within your IDE ensures you are identifying issues early on in development as opposed to finding them later in the process, when it is much more costly to fix.

Are Snyk iDE plugins free?

Yes! Any Snyk user can use the plugins. They are also open source, so feel free to contribute to their development.

How do security plugins work?

Security plugins provide real-time vulnerability scanning of code, open source libraries, containers, and cloud infrastructure. Most of Snyk’s plugins are based on the Snyk CLI. Once installed, the plugin will download the latest version of the Snyk CLI and use it to run scans.