Chris Messina

Qoder JetBrains Plugin - Understands your backend's real complexity, not just syntax

AI plugin for JetBrains that understands backend projects architecturally. Accesses Spring Bean graphs, database schemas, and framework semantics directly — not just superficial code. Provides context-aware suggestions for complex systems with 100K+ files.

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Nathan Steel

We built this because our IDE users kept asking: "Can I get this in IntelliJ?"

Turns out, backend developers live in JetBrains. They work with massive Spring projects, complex database schemas, and want AI that actually gets their architecture, not just autocompletes syntax.

So we did it. Same context engine, now native to IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, Android Studio, WebStorm, GoLand... Early feedback has been incredible.

4.3/5 and 50k+ downloads!

Try it and let us know what you think!

John Lunsford

Very very cool idea. Does it have the ability to audit / identify what you might be missing? or where you have duplications?

Nathan Steel

@john_lunsford_phd Thanks John! very good question. this touches on an area where we have some capabilities today, with room to grow.

Current capabilities:

1. Contextual analysis during tasks:

Qoder scans your project structure before making changes:

  • Analyzes project files, configuration, and database schemas

  • Identifies what components are related to your task

  • Plans changes based on understanding the existing architecture

2. Code quality issue detection:

During code generation and fixes, Qoder can catch common issues:

  • Example from our Spring Boot demos: When adding async event handling, Qoder not only added @Async to the event listener but also added @EnableAsync to the main class. A step 95% of developers forget

  • Real case: When asked to fix SQL injection, Qoder didn't just parameterize the query—it found an existing repository method that should have been used instead, essentially flagging duplication and suggesting the proper architectural pattern

3. Auto-fix capability:

During complex tasks (like database migrations), Qoder can automatically detect and fix configuration errors without human intervention. In our MySQL to MongoDB migration benchmark, it auto-fixed 3 errors vs. competitors requiring manual intervention for each.

Alex Cloudstar

Agentic IDEs usually feel like gimmicks, but a JetBrains plugin that reads Spring bean graphs + DB schemas is my jam. If it survives a 120k-file monolith without flailing, that’s huge. I’ll throw it at our gnarly service and see how it deals with migrations/circular deps.

Nathan Steel

@alexcloudstar Love the honesty, Alex! Rapid prototyping vs real software is exactly the bar we're trying to clear. The Spring bean graph + DB schema awareness isn't just marketing. It's what lets the plugin understand your actual architecture, not just code or text patterns.

Your 120K-file monolith test sounds perfect. That's exactly the complexity we built this for. Curious how it handles your migrations and circular deps; would genuinely appreciate hearing what breaks (or doesn't).

If you do try it, feel free to ping us with feedback. Real gnarly codebases are where we learn the most. Thanks you!

Zhiqi Shi

Excited to see AI coding applied to backend workflows - I'm going to try it out right now!

Nathan Steel

@zhiqi_shi Love the energy, Zhiqi! Hope it makes your backend work smoother. Would love to hear your thoughts after trying it!

hello_leo

Congrats! Qcoder is very useful. I wll use it in the Jetbrains IDE.

Nathan Steel

@hello_leo Thanks Leo~ Excited to hear it's useful for you. Let us know how it goes!

Cruise Chen

AI powered multi-file edits and delegation of tasks to AI? This is definitely what engineers are looking for! Believe Qoder is now a super powerful tool for my project build...

Nathan Steel

@cruise_chen Thanks Cruise! Stoked it's helping with your builds. Always curious to hear how engineers are using it.

Nick Vas

Qoder's integration with JetBrains IDEs sounds like a game changer for serious backend development. The ability to access Spring Bean graphs and database schemas directly surely boosts efficiency and practical usability. How does Qoder differentiate itself from tools like GitHub Copilot in handling complex backend architectures?

Nathan Steel

@cata Great question. The main difference is architectural understanding vs. code(text) pattern matching.

Copilot excels at autocomplete and syntax-level suggestions. Qoder goes deeper: we parse Spring's ApplicationContext, database schemas, and framework semantics at startup. So when you're coding, the AI knows your actual dependency graph, not just your file structure.

It's built specifically for complex backend architectures where structure matters as much as syntax.

Kay

Interesting approach for backend projects! How does it handle database schema awareness when you have multi-tenant setups or dynamic table routing (like sharding)? Does it understand JPA entity relationships beyond just the annotations?

Nathan Steel

@kaixin_feng Thanks for asking the questions on complex scenarios.

Multi-tenant/sharding: Limited support currently,. we understand static patterns (tenant_id columns, separate schemas) but dynamic routing logic is an area we're actively improving. If documented in your agents.md file, Qoder will use that context.

JPA relationships: Yes, beyond annotations. We parse entity relationships (@OneToMany, cascades, etc.) and trace them through your service layer. So we know what depends on what when you make changes.

Best for: Static schemas with clear relationships. Working on: Dynamic sharding and runtime-determined routing.

Would love to hear about your setup, as real-world feedback helps us prioritize! And what multi-tenant approach are you using?

Paul Tseluyko

This is what a real world needs, will help actual devs to move fast. "Vibe-coders" don't even know what jetbrains is 😅🥲

Nathan Steel

@pasha_tseluyko  Hah,appreciate that Pavel! 😄 Yeah, the "vibe coding" era has been... interesting. But real backend work (complex Spring apps, gnarly database schemas, circular deps) needs tools that actually understand the architecture. Glad this resonates with you. Would love to hear how it works for you~

Luke Pioneero

Love seeing more AI tools built specifically for backend complexity, not just frontend snippets and syntax fixes. Strong launch 👏

Nathan Steel

@luke_pioneero Thanks Luke! That's exactly the gap we saw. backend work is so much more than syntax. Appreciate the support!