# IDEs Compatible with holaOS: Complete Development Environment Setup > Discover IDEs compatible with holaOS for seamless development. Set up your environment with VS Code, WebStorm, Cursor, and Neovim. Works with any TypeScript/JavaScript IDE. - Repository: [holaboss.ai/holaOS](https://github.com/holaboss-ai/holaOS) - Tags: getting-started - Published: 2026-08-15 --- **Any IDE or editor that supports TypeScript/JavaScript projects and npm script execution is fully compatible with holaOS, including Visual Studio Code, WebStorm, Cursor, and Neovim.** holaOS is a TypeScript-based, Electron-driven desktop application maintained in the `holaboss-ai/holaOS` repository. Because it relies on standard Node.js tooling—including npm, Vite, tsup, and the TypeScript compiler—configuring **IDEs compatible with holaOS** requires no proprietary extensions or specialized workflows beyond standard modern web development practices. ## Visual Studio Code and VSCodium The repository explicitly acknowledges **Visual Studio Code** as a primary development environment. In [`apps/desktop/src/components/layout/shell/AppShell.tsx`](https://github.com/holaboss-ai/holaOS/blob/main/apps/desktop/src/components/layout/shell/AppShell.tsx), the source code contains comments referencing the "VS Code convention," confirming first-class support for this editor. Additionally, the development bootstrap script `apps/desktop/scripts/run-dev.mjs` specifically lists "VS Code/Cursor integrated terminals" as supported environments for launching the application. VS Code provides native TypeScript support, integrated terminal access for npm commands, and extensions for Electron debugging. ## Cursor IDE Support **Cursor** is explicitly mentioned alongside VS Code in `apps/desktop/scripts/run-dev.mjs` as a supported integrated terminal option. As a fork of VS Code, Cursor inherits full TypeScript and npm script compatibility, making it immediately ready for holaOS development without additional configuration or plugins. ## JetBrains WebStorm and IntelliJ IDEA **WebStorm** and **IntelliJ IDEA** offer full-featured TypeScript support through built-in language servers, visual npm run-configuration interfaces, and debugging tools capable of attaching to Electron processes. These IDEs can directly execute the npm scripts defined in the project's [`package.json`](https://github.com/holaboss-ai/holaOS/blob/main/package.json) while providing advanced refactoring and type-checking capabilities. ## Terminal-Based Editors ### Neovim and Vim With plugins such as `coc.nvim` or `ale`, **Neovim** and **Vim** provide TypeScript language server integration identical to graphical IDEs. Developers can invoke npm scripts from the terminal to run builds and launch the application. ### Emacs Using `lsp-mode` or `eglot`, **Emacs** offers full TypeScript language server support and shell access for executing the npm commands required to build and run holaOS. ### Sublime Text **Sublime Text** with the LSP package handles TypeScript language server integration and can launch external terminals for running the build scripts defined in the repository. ## Configuring Your IDE for holaOS Your IDE will automatically detect settings from these standard configuration files: - [`apps/desktop/tsconfig.json`](https://github.com/holaboss-ai/holaOS/blob/main/apps/desktop/tsconfig.json) – TypeScript compiler settings for type-checking and IntelliSense - [`apps/desktop/vite.config.ts`](https://github.com/holaboss-ai/holaOS/blob/main/apps/desktop/vite.config.ts) – Vite bundler configuration used by the development server - [`package.json`](https://github.com/holaboss-ai/holaOS/blob/main/package.json) – npm scripts and dependency definitions No additional IDE-specific configuration files are required in the repository. ## Essential npm Scripts for holaOS Development All development tasks are exposed as npm scripts in the root [`package.json`](https://github.com/holaboss-ai/holaOS/blob/main/package.json), executable from any IDE's integrated terminal: ```bash # Install dependencies npm run desktop:install # Build the local runtime bundle npm run desktop:prepare-runtime:local # Type-check the codebase (useful for CI or IDE inspections) npm run desktop:typecheck # Launch the desktop app in development mode npm run desktop:dev ``` These commands leverage **Vite** and **tsup** for bundling and the TypeScript compiler for type checking, ensuring consistent behavior across all compatible IDEs. ## Summary - holaOS uses standard TypeScript and Node.js tooling, making it compatible with any modern IDE that supports these technologies. - **Visual Studio Code** and **Cursor** receive explicit acknowledgment in the source code at `apps/desktop/scripts/run-dev.mjs` and [`apps/desktop/src/components/layout/shell/AppShell.tsx`](https://github.com/holaboss-ai/holaOS/blob/main/apps/desktop/src/components/layout/shell/AppShell.tsx). - **JetBrains IDEs**, **Neovim**, **Emacs**, and **Sublime Text** provide full support through TypeScript language servers and npm script execution. - Configuration is driven by standard files ([`tsconfig.json`](https://github.com/holaboss-ai/holaOS/blob/main/tsconfig.json), [`vite.config.ts`](https://github.com/holaboss-ai/holaOS/blob/main/vite.config.ts), [`package.json`](https://github.com/holaboss-ai/holaOS/blob/main/package.json)) with no IDE-specific setup required. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is Visual Studio Code required for holaOS development? No, VS Code is not required, though it is explicitly supported. The source code in [`apps/desktop/src/components/layout/shell/AppShell.tsx`](https://github.com/holaboss-ai/holaOS/blob/main/apps/desktop/src/components/layout/shell/AppShell.tsx) references VS Code conventions, and `apps/desktop/scripts/run-dev.mjs` lists it as a supported terminal environment. However, any IDE with TypeScript and npm support works equally well. ### Can I use Cursor to develop holaOS applications? Yes, Cursor is fully supported. The `run-dev.mjs` script explicitly mentions Cursor alongside VS Code as a compatible integrated terminal option. Since Cursor is built on VS Code, it inherits all TypeScript and npm execution capabilities needed for holaOS development. ### What npm scripts are available for holaOS development? The [`package.json`](https://github.com/holaboss-ai/holaOS/blob/main/package.json) defines several key scripts: `desktop:install` for dependencies, `desktop:prepare-runtime:local` for building the runtime bundle, `desktop:typecheck` for TypeScript validation, and `desktop:dev` for launching the Electron application in development mode. These can be run from any IDE terminal. ### Are JetBrains IDEs compatible with holaOS? Yes, WebStorm and IntelliJ IDEA are fully compatible. They provide native TypeScript support, visual npm script runners, and Electron debugging capabilities, allowing you to manage the holaOS codebase without leaving the JetBrains ecosystem.