language-server-protocol

Kson Language Server

A Language Server Protocol (LSP) implementation for Kson, written in TypeScript. We support the Language Server Protocol (LSP), because it is a standard that allows programming language tooling to be decoupled from the code editor.

By implementing a language server, this project provides Kson language support that can be used by any LSP-compatible editor, such as Visual Studio Code, Neovim, or Sublime Text. This approach avoids the need to write a new extension for each editor and ensures that features are implemented in one place, improving performance and maintainability [1].

Current Features

• Real-time Diagnostics: Identifies syntax errors as you type.
• Document Formatting: Automatically formats Kson files.
• Semantic Highlighting: Provides rich, context-aware syntax highlighting.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v20.0.0 or higher)

Installation

npm install

Build

To compile the TypeScript source code, run:

npm run build

Testing

To run the test suite:

npm test

[1] Visual Studio Code. (2025). Language Server Extension Guide. Retrieved from https://code.visualstudio.com/api/language-extensions/language-server-extension-guide