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Support running Dart in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) #243

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@tomcra

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

Many developers use Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) as their development environment while working on Windows machines. Currently, the dart-intellij-plugin does not provide support for running and debugging Dart projects in a WSL environment.

This limitation restricts the plugin's usability for developers who prefer or require WSL for their development workflow.

Describe the solution you'd like

Add native support for the dart-intellij-plugin to:
2. Allow users to select a WSL-based Dart SDK as their project SDK
3. Support running Dart applications and tests from within the IDE using the WSL Dart SDK
4. Enable debugging capabilities for applications running in WSL
5. Integrate with WSL file paths and project structures seamlessly

Describe alternatives you've considered

  • Manually configuring WSL paths as custom SDK locations (limited functionality)
  • Using the native Windows Dart SDK alongside WSL development (inconsistent environments)
  • Using alternative IDEs or text editors with better WSL support (reduces IDE capabilities)
  • WSL's built-in interoperability features (introduces performance overhead and path resolution issues)

Additional context

This would align with JetBrains' broader support for WSL development across their IDEs, making the dart-intellij-plugin a more accessible tool for the growing community of WSL-based developers.

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