microsoft / microsoft/vscode-languageserver-node

Add support to shutdown a language server when idle

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Description

We are no running several language servers and we should add support to shut them down when they are idles for a period of time.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing how this repository represents and manages language-server lifecycles, then identify the entry points involved when several language servers are running. Define the idle period, shutdown behavior, and observable completion criteria before locating suitable tests for the lifecycle changes.

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Assessment

Tech stack
node.js, typescript
Domain
tooling
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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