Jump to definition inside installed libraries
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Description
A while ago I discussed jumping to definition inside installed libraries, which would have required installing .merlin files alongside the libraries (https://github.com/ocaml/merlin/issues/863#issuecomment-428142595). Now that this is no longer a requirement since dune and Merlin can communicate directly without .merlin files, can this feature request be revisited? It seems the work here is on dune's side.
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reading the linked Merlin discussion and reviewing how Dune and Merlin communicate without .merlin files. Trace the existing installed-library handling and determine what entry point or tests cover jump-to-definition; done means definitions inside installed libraries can be reached through the supported Dune/Merlin integration.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- ocaml
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100