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*IntelliJ IDEA* allows you to run and debug a plugin without leaving the IDE.
To run or debug the plugin from within *IntelliJ IDEA*, you need a configured special profile (a Run/Debug configuration) that specifies the class to run, VM parameters and other specific options.
In most cases, you can use default *Run\/Debug* configuration profiles for your plugin projects.
For information on how to change the Run/Debug configuration profile, refer to
[Run/Debug Configuration](http://www.jetbrains.com/idea/webhelp/run-debug-configuration.html)
and
[Run/Debug Configuration: Plugin](http://www.jetbrains.com/idea/webhelp/run-debug-configuration-plugin.html)
in *Intellij IDEA* Web Help.
Using the IntelliJ IDEA's debugger, you can find out the origin of the run-time errors and exceptions.

**To debug a plugin**

*  On the main menu, choose *Run \| Debug* or press *Shift + F9*.

**To run a plugin**

*  On the main menu, choose *Run \| Run* or press *Shift + F10*.