LuaLS / LuaLS/lua-language-server
self keyword not correctly specified / highlighted
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Description
### How are you using the lua-language-server?
NeoVim
### Which OS are you using?
Linux
### What is the issue affecting?
Other
### Expected Behaviour
The `self` word should be highlighted as a keyword and not a variable.
### Actual Behaviour
The `self` keyword seems to be recognized as a variable and not a keyword. The `self` keyword is not correctly highlighted. It seems highlighted as a variable and not as a keyword.
### Reproduction steps
Use `neovim` with `lua_ls` and open a `lua` file and a theme with the `self` keyword. The `self` keyword is not correctly highlighted.
### Additional Notes
I first noticed the problem in neovim with the `everforest` theme. I even opened an [issue](https://github.com/sainnhe/everforest/issues/155). More context can be found in the author's detailed answer.
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the report in Neovim with lua_ls on a Lua file, using a theme that highlights the self keyword, and review the linked Everforest issue for context. Done means self is classified and displayed as a keyword rather than a variable in the reported setup.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- lua
- Domain
- devtools
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100