[BUG] Claude Code for WebStorm Plugin

Preflight Checklist

• [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
• [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
• [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code

What's Wrong?

I'm writing to provide critical feedback about the Claude Code plugin for JetBrains IDEs, specifically WebStorm. I really want to use this tool, but the current experience is frustrating and falls significantly short of expectations.

What makes this particularly disappointing is that the plugin is still in beta, and the last update for WebStorm was back in June - we're now in October with no updates in months. This lack of development attention is concerning for a product that already has significant issues.

Key issues I'm experiencing that a lot of the other engineers are experiencing:

1. IDE Detection Problems: The plugin fails to automatically detect the IDE properly, requiring manual intervention
2. Stability Issues: I have to restart the IDE multiple times just to get the plugin working
3. Reliability: The overall experience is buggy and unreliable, making it difficult to integrate into my workflow
4. Comparison to VS Code: The VS Code extension works significantly better - it's stable, reliable, and just works out of the box

The difference in quality between the JetBrains and VS Code implementations is stark. As someone who prefers WebStorm for my development work, it's frustrating to be stuck with a beta plugin that hasn't been updated in four months while VS Code users get a polished experience.

I'd appreciate:
• Acknowledgment of these issues
• Information about any planned fixes or improvements
• A timeline for when we might see better stability and when the plugin will move out of beta
• Clarity on whether the JetBrains plugin is being actively maintained

I believe Claude Code has great potential, but the JetBrains implementation needs significant work

What Should Happen?

Automatic IDE Detection: The plugin should automatically detect and integrate with WebStorm without requiring manual configuration or intervention
Stable Initialization: The plugin should initialize successfully on IDE startup without requiring restarts or manual troubleshooting
Reliable Operation: The plugin should work consistently throughout development sessions without crashes, freezes, or requiring IDE restarts
Seamless Integration: The plugin should integrate smoothly with WebStorm's workflow, similar to the experience provided by the VS Code extension
Feature Parity: The WebStorm plugin should provide the same level of stability and functionality as the VS Code extension
Regular Updates: As a beta plugin, it should receive regular updates and bug fixes, not remain unchanged for months

Error Messages/Logs

│                                                               │
│  Select IDE                                                   │
│  Connect to an IDE for integrated development features.       │
│                                                               │
│  No available IDEs detected. Please install the plugin and    │
│  restart your IDE:                                            │
│  https://docs.claude.com/s/claude-code-jetbrains              │
│

Steps to Reproduce

Install the Claude Code plugin for WebStorm from the JetBrains Marketplace
Open WebStorm IDE
Open terminal and run Claude Code
Type /ide command to trigger automatic IDE detection and selection
Observe the error message

Claude Model

None

Is this a regression?

No, this never worked

Last Working Version

_No response_

Claude Code Version

v2.0.21

Platform

Anthropic API

Operating System

Windows

Terminal/Shell

IntelliJ IDEA terminal

Additional Information

<img width="406" height="460" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/d60176ca-530c-4b33-bbc3-5b57c5bd1565" />