Tools and IDE

The SmartThings IDE (Integrated Development Environment) provides SmartThings developers with a set of tools to manage their SmartThings account, and build and publish custom SmartApps and Device Type Handlers.

In this guide, you will learn:

• The various tools that allow you to manage your Locations, Hubs, Groups, and Devices.
• How to use the IDE and simulator to build and test SmartApps and Device Type Handlers.

Contents:

• Account Managment
  • Locations
  • Hubs
  • Devices
  • SmartApps
  • Device Types
  • Publication Requests
  • Live Logging
• Editor and Simulator
  • Creating a New SmartApp
  • Creating a new Device Type Handler
  • Using the Editor
  • Using the Simulator
  • Log Console
• Logging
  • Logging Levels
  • Logging Examples
• GitHub Integration
  • Overview
  • Setup
    • Step 1 - Enable GitHub Integration
    • Step 2 - Connect your GitHub Account to SmartThings
    • Step 3 - Create a Fork
    • Step 4 - Clone the Forked Repository
    • Step 5 - Configure Git to Sync Fork with SmartThings
  • Repository Structure
  • GitHub Integration IDE Tour
    • Color-Coded Names
    • GitHub Actions Buttons
  • How-To
    • Add Files from Repository to the IDE
    • Get Latest Code from SmartThingsPublic Repository
    • Commit Changes in the IDE
    • Keep Your Cloned Repo in Sync with Origin
  • Best Practices
    • Sync with Upstream Repository Frequently
  • FAQ
  • Getting Help