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Some tips for adding new languages ?

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Description

Hi, and thanks for the excellent repo.

Can you share some tips on the process of adding a new language ?

For example, if I want to add support for javascript, where should I start ?

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start with src/multilspy/language_servers/rust_analyzer and review the issue discussion to identify the existing process for adding a language. Document the relevant entry points, configuration steps, and checks needed to add JavaScript support; the documentation is done when a newcomer can follow it without further guidance.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript, python
Domain
developer-experience, devtools, documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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