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To install the developer tools in Aptana Studio, you typically need to install plugins or enable built-in features that support web development (like Git integration, terminal access, debuggers, etc.). Here's a step-by-step guide on how to install or enable developer tools in Aptana Studio:

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✅ Step 1: Install Aptana Studio

If you haven’t already:

1. Download Aptana Studio from the official website (now hosted at GitHub: https://github.com/aptana).

2. Extract and install it on your system (it’s a standalone IDE based on Eclipse).

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✅ Step 2: Access the Plugin Installation Interface

Aptana is Eclipse-based, so you can install additional tools the same way you do in Eclipse:

1. Launch Aptana Studio

2. Go to the menu:
   Help > Install New Software…

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✅ Step 3: Add the Eclipse Update Site

If no update sites are listed:

1. Click "Add…"

2. Use the following:

   • Name: Eclipse Release (or similar)

   • Location:
     For example: https://download.eclipse.org/releases/latest
     (or a specific version like https://download.eclipse.org/releases/2023-12)

3. Click OK. Wait for it to fetch available plugins.

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✅ Step 4: Select Developer Tools to Install

Common developer tools you might want:

• Eclipse Git Team Provider (for Git integration)

• Web Tools Platform (WTP) (for HTML, CSS, JS development)

• JavaScript Development Tools (JSDT)

• Terminal (for built-in command line)

• Python / PHP / Ruby Plugins (if relevant to your stack)

1. Browse the categories (like "Programming Languages" or "General Purpose Tools")

2. Check the boxes for the tools you need.

3. Click Next, accept licenses, and install.

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✅ Step 5: Restart Aptana Studio

After installation, restart Aptana Studio when prompted.

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✅ Step 6: Verify the Installation

• Look for new views like Git Repositories, Terminal, or new syntax highlighting.

• You can open views by going to:
  Window > Show View > Other…

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Optional: Install Developer Tools via Marketplace (If Available)

Some versions of Aptana still support the Eclipse Marketplace:

1. Go to Help > Eclipse Marketplace

2. Search for the tool you want (e.g., "Git", "Terminal", "Node.js")

3. Click Install

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Notes:

• Aptana is no longer actively maintained, so some newer plugins may not be compatible.

• For modern web development, alternatives like Visual Studio Code, JetBrains WebStorm, or Eclipse IDE for Web Developers may offer better support.

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