PhpStorm plugin install warning shown even when running from PhpStorm with plugin active
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Mar 18, 2026 by ubaldoponzio Closed Apr 15, 2026
Description
When launching Claude Code from PhpStorm (via the JetBrains plugin), the startup message still shows:
Install the PhpStorm plugin from the JetBrains Marketplace
This is a false positive — the plugin is already installed and active, and the IDE connection works correctly.
Evidence
The IDE lock files in ~/.claude/ide/ correctly detect PhpStorm:
{
"workspaceFolders": ["/path/to/project"],
"pid": 51374,
"ideName": "PhpStorm",
"transport": "ws",
"runningInWindows": false,
"authToken": "..."
}
Expected behavior
The "Install the PhpStorm plugin" message should not appear when Claude Code detects an active PhpStorm IDE connection via the lock files.
Environment
- OS: macOS (Darwin 25.3.0)
- IDE: PhpStorm (with Claude Code plugin installed from JetBrains Marketplace)
- Claude Code: latest CLI version
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