LuaLS / LuaLS/lua-language-server

How can I make LSP load certain files at startup, or prioritize loading specific files when the number of files to load is limited?

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Description

How can I make LSP load certain files at startup, or prioritize loading specific files when the number of files to load is limited?

Such an option is not provided in the configuration file.

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No files, tests, or entry points are named in the issue. Start by locating the configuration handling and startup file-loading paths, then determine how a priority or selected-file option would be specified and verified.

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Assessment

Tech stack
lua
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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