LuaLS / LuaLS/lua-language-server

vscode does not list server-provided completion items.

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Description

How are you using the lua-language-server?

Visual Studio Code Extension (sumneko.lua)

Which OS are you using?

Windows

What is the issue affecting?

Completion

Expected Behaviour

vscode displays the enum

Actual Behaviour

vscode shows no completion available, despite server response.
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Reproduction steps
---@alias Option string | "AAA" | "BBB" | "CCC"
---@param x Option[]
local function f(x)
end

f({"|"}) <- trigger completion
Additional Notes

No response

Log File

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the completion issue in the Visual Studio Code Extension using the Lua snippet in the reproduction steps, then inspect how the server response is presented for the Completion area. Done means VS Code displays the enum values AAA, BBB, and CCC at the marked trigger location.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
lua, vscode
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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