Which local IDE are people using for LookML development?

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Writing LookML in the browser IDE always felt like a downgrade from the rest of my stack — no real navigation, no proper Git tooling, slow on bigger projects.

Built a plugin for JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ, PyCharm) called LookML Support - syntax highlighting, go-to-definition, autocomplete, local validation, formatting.

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If you’re on a JetBrains IDE, curious if this is a gap you’ve felt too — or if you’ve solved it another way.

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I’ve had the same issue with browser-based LookML development. For larger projects, local IDE support with navigation, validation, formatting, and proper Git tooling makes a real difference. This JetBrains plugin looks useful, especially for teams already working in IntelliJ or PyCharm.