IntroductionScript Monkey breaks the boundaries of Java and helps Java achieve the power & flexibilities of interpreted/dynamic languages. In other words, it helps Java achieve the best of both worlds.

Thanks to the embedded Rhino & Scripting API for being part of Java since v1.6. It's an all-in-one plugin which means, anything that was possible only by writing a plugin can be done using plugin-scripts(simple javascript code). And, any tasks that makes more sense to be scripted can be implemented using this tool.

DemosInstead of explaining what this plugin can do in words, we wanted to show some in action.

Say 'Hello' to Rhino Let's do some command shell scripting Timebar plugin script

Getting StartedHow "Script Monkey" IntelliJ plugin works? How to write plugin scripts? Global objects initialized by Script Monkey Related ArticlesScript Monkey, a Java plugin paradigm shift... Let's do some command line JavaScripting... Winner of IntelliJ plugin contestScript Monkey was selected as honorable mention winner (third prize) in 2009 IntelliJ plugin contest http://blogs.jetbrains.com/idea/2009/02/announcing-this-years-ideal-plugins/