posit-dev / posit-dev/ark

Consider a 💡 Code Action that opens `DESCRIPTION` or `NAMESPACE` of package at cursor

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Description

From https://github.com/posit-dev/ark/pull/1172#discussion_r3196462667

Say you write dplyr::across() or library(dplyr)

We probably want Cmd+Click anywhere on dplyr::across() to goto-definition, that seems like it would be the most expected behavior from most users.

But some people may want an easy way to jump to package metadata about dplyr.

We could have a Code Action when the user's cursor is on dplyr of dplyr::across() or library(dplyr) that pops up a 💡 and gives them a few options, like:

  • Open DESCRIPTION
  • Open NAMESPACE
  • Open package documentation ("_PACKAGE")

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Research direction

No files or tests are named. Start by tracing the existing goto-definition and Code Action handling for R package references such as dplyr::across() and library(dplyr). Done means a cursor on the package name offers actions to open DESCRIPTION, NAMESPACE, and _PACKAGE documentation.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
r, rust
Domain
devtools, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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