Install the Koin IDE Plugin
Follow the steps below to easily install and start using the Koin IDE Plugin in your Android Studio or IntelliJ IDEA.
Step 1: Download the plugin
Visit the JetBrains Marketplace and click on Install to get the Koin IDE Plugin. The plugin will automatically download and prepare for installation
Step 2: Validate the installation
Open Android Studio or IntelliJ IDEA after the plugin download is complete. A pop-up window will appear with a description of the Koin IDE Plugin. Click OK to complete and validate the installation.
Step 3: Create an account
To start using the plugin, you’ll need to create a Kotzilla account. Sign up directly through the plugin by clicking on the Register a new Kotzilla account button. This will redirect you to a web signup form.
By creating an account, you'll gain access to both the Koin IDE Plugin and the Kotzilla Platform. You'll also unlock exclusive resources, community insights, and support.
After the sign-up please check your email and verify your account to activate it
Step 4: Sign in
Once your account is verified, sign in to the plugin by clicling on the Sign In with Kotzilla You’ll now see the Configuration Tree View on the right side of the screen
You should also notice the Koin Insights view on the left side, giving you full access to both Koin configuration and app issues detected
Step 5: Debugging and Performance Monitoring
To start debugging your app and resolving issues like performance bottlenecks, thread blockages, or complex dependency graphs, ensure the Kotzilla SDK is correctly set up. The plugin checks SDK configuration in real time and shows a status indicator in the Koin configuration view.
If the SDK isn’t configured yet, click the indicator to open the Kotzilla Flight Check tab. This tab provides a complete overview of your current setup, including your Koin version, the latest SDK version and your app’s package ID. For Android apps, an Install SDK button will appear, proposing an automatic SDK configuration wizard.
The SDK Wizard currently supports SDK setup for Android apps using standard Gradle configurations. If your project uses Version Catalog, is a KMP (Kotlin Multiplatform) app, is an SDK library project or if you prefer to set up the SDK manually, please follow the manual setup guides for Android apps, KMP apps, and SDK Libraries
Once the setup is complete, sync and run your app to capture your first user session. The Application Issues panel will automatically show any app-related issues detected in real time.
