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[Feature Request] Update TypeScript version

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Hello! If I'm reading this right, I think the standalone Monaco editor ships with a hardcoded version of TypeScript, and it's a few versions out of date?

Are there any plans to bump this to the latest version? There are some newer language features we'd like to use.

https://github.com/microsoft/monaco-editor/blob/3e9f3304ce010b125ab21031a0226c034b95b114/src/language/typescript/lib/typescriptServicesMetadata.ts#L5

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Research direction

Start with src/language/typescript/lib/typescriptServicesMetadata.ts at the referenced version entry and inspect how Monaco pins or bundles TypeScript. Check the current repository instructions for dependency or generated-file updates. Done means the standalone editor uses the requested newer TypeScript version and its existing validation still passes.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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