How to run Play Framework 2.x in debug mode in IntelliJ IDEA?

Question

I want to run Play Framework 2.x in debug mode in IntelliJ IDEA. I searched in the Internet and all results say that you have to use play console.

Is it possible to

Answer 1

You need to use Idea 12+ Ultimate Edition

• Install Play 2.0 Support, Scala and other required plugins in Idea
• In command line perform play idea to generate project
• Open created project in Idea (open, don't import)
• Go to: Menu > Run > Edit Configurations... > Add New Configuration... > choose Play 2 App
• In Menu > Run new buttons will appear Debug and Run, first will run app with enabled debbuger.