JetBrains IDE VM Options Capabilities

Provides reference knowledge to compose .vmoptions sets for JetBrains IDEs. Output format: Markdown with code blocks containing .vmoptions lines (no file generation).

Process Flow

Step 1: Collect Requirements
    │   └── Read [prerequisite-check.md] → Validate IDE version
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Step 2: Research Options
    │   └── Read [gc-options.md], [memory-options.md], [common-options.md]
    │       based on user's goals
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Step 3: Draft Output
    │   └── Generate preliminary vmoptions
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Step 4: Self-Review
    │   └── Verify each option matches user's requirements
    │       Remove irrelevant or conflicting options
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Step 5: Share & Review
    └── Present final vmoptions to user with explanations

Scope

• IDE version ranges: 222-242 (JDK 17), 243+ (JDK 21)
• Cross-platform JVM options only (.vmoptions, one option per line, # comments)
• GC selection/tuning: Generational ZGC, ZGC, G1GC, Shenandoah, Parallel, Serial
• Memory/Code cache/Metaspace/Reference processing flags
• Compiler/runtime performance options commonly used for IDE tuning

References