Create Scala project in IntelliJ IDEA

Wed Aug 17 2022

This quick tutorial will help you create a Scala project in IntelliJ IDEA

Install the Scala plugin

The first step is to install the Scala plugin. This plugin is not installed by default for you.

First, go to Files->Settings:

Go to Intellij IDEA settings

Then click on plugins->Marketplace and search for scala:

Search for scala in plugins marketplace

Click on install. The IDE will ask you to restart. Do as it asks.

Create Scala project

Now you have the Scala plugin installed. Click on File->new->Project:

Create a new project

Enter the details below:

Create a new empty scala project

Click on create and you are done!