Building subscription-based apps involves constant context switching. You write code in your IDE, check metrics in the RevenueCat dashboard, monitor webhook events in a terminal, and browse documentation in a browser. Each context switch may break your flow and add friction to the development process. What if you could bring RevenueCat directly into your IDE?
Today, we’re announcing the RevenueCat IntelliJ plugin, which is a tool that integrates RevenueCat’s core functionality directly into your IDE. You can track metrics, receive purchase notifications, integrate SDKs, set milestones, and stay updated with releases without leaving your development environment.
The plugin works across the entire JetBrains IDE: IntelliJ IDEA, Android Studio, WebStorm, PyCharm, Fleet, and 10+ other IntelliJ-based IDEs. Whether you’re building Android apps in Android Studio, cross-platform apps in IntelliJ IDEA, or React Native apps in WebStorm, the plugin provides a consistent experience.
Getting started
The plugin is available on the JetBrains Marketplace. You can install it directly from your IDE:
- Open Settings → Plugins → Marketplace
- Search for “RevenueCat”
- Click Install
After installing the plugin, open the RevenueCat tool window from the right sidebar. If you don’t see it there, you can enable it via View → Tool Windows → RevenueCat. Then first, configure your API credentials in the settings panel, and you’ll see your metrics appear immediately. You can get all of these keys on your RevenueCat dashboard.
Track key metrics
The plugin displays your RevenueCat dashboard metrics directly in your IDE. You can monitor MRR, active subscriptions, active trials, revenue, and other key metrics at a glance while you’re working on your app.
The metrics panel shows your current subscription values without requiring you to open a browser. When you’re debugging a purchase flow or implementing a new subscription feature, having immediate visibility into your metrics helps you verify that changes are working as expected. The data refreshes by clicking the refresh button, or when you change any configurations.
This is particularly valuable during feature development. When you’re implementing a new subscription tier or modifying your paywall, you can immediately see the impact on your metrics. You can start your morning by exploring the metrics on the IDE directly and focus on your code right away.
Receive notifications for purchases and webhook events
Want a little dopamine hit from new purchase notifications while you’re building? Stay informed about what’s happening with your app’s subscriptions in real-time. The plugin can receive RevenueCat’s webhook events and display notifications for new purchases, renewals, cancellations, billing issues, and other subscription lifecycle events directly in your IDE.
You can set up a webhook for your IDE in the RevenueCat settings. This plugin includes a lightweight local server to listen for webhook events, so you’ll need to configure webhook integration on the RevenueCat dashboard and install ngrok by following the plugin guide. Once it’s set up, the webhook listener will automatically start whenever you restart your IDE.
Once you’ve finished the configuration, you can send a test event from the dashboard by going to Integrations (left menu) → Webhooks → Send test event.