LuaLS / LuaLS/lua-language-server

[Diagnostics request] missing module / module not found

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Description

From discussions#2339, carsakiller notified me that LuaLS doesn't have this diagnostic. Here's a simple test where I would like there to be a diagnostic message:

local co = require 'corutine' -- misspelling, `co` has Unknown type

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Research direction

Start with discussions#2339 and trace how LuaLS resolves require calls and reports Unknown type diagnostics. Use the example with the misspelled corutine module as the reproduction; done means a clear missing-module diagnostic is emitted for that require instead of only leaving co with an Unknown type.

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Assessment

Tech stack
lua
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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