mason-org / mason-org/mason.nvim

Use current filetype to suggest packages to install via :MasonInstall

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enhancement help wanted wontfix
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Description

### Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

no

### Describe the solution you'd like

it's not a problem.

### Describe potential alternatives you've considered

_No response_

### Additional context

for example, in nvim-lsp-installer, ```:LspInstall``` command without any argument, shows the list of all supported LSPs depending of filetype. it would be nice if we get that feature in mason too.

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Research direction

Start by tracing the :MasonInstall command and examining how the current filetype is detected. Compare its no-argument behavior with the referenced :LspInstall flow; done means showing supported packages relevant to the current filetype when no package is supplied.

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Assessment

Tech stack
lua
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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