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Version: 0.19.0

Breadcrumbs

The Concord IntelliJ Plugin integrates with the IDE's Breadcrumbs component to provide a horizontal navigation bar at the bottom of the editor. This helps you track your location within deeply nested Concord structures, such as complex flows or configuration blocks.

Overview​

As you move your cursor through a .concord.yaml file, the breadcrumbs bar updates to show the path from the file root to the current element.

  • Hierarchy: Displays the hierarchy of sections (e.g., flows > myFlow > task).
  • Navigation: Click on any element in the breadcrumb path to move the cursor to that element.

How to Enable​

Breadcrumbs are usually enabled by default. If you don't see them:

  1. Go to Settings/Preferences.
  2. Navigate to Editor | General | Breadcrumbs.
  3. Ensure Show breadcrumbs is checked.
  4. Verify that Concord is checked in the language list.
  5. Placement: You can choose to show them at the Top or Bottom of the editor.

Features​

  • Context Awareness: Shows relevant names (e.g., flow names, step names like call, log) rather than just generic YAML node types.
  • Quick Parent Access: Easily jump to the parent flow or section without scrolling.

Example​

Visualizing the Path​

The breadcrumbs bar shows you exactly where you are in the file hierarchy, even in deeply nested steps:

Editor Breadcrumbs

Breadcrumbs showing the path from the root to a nested step.

tip

Use breadcrumbs in combination with Structure View for complete control over your file navigation.