What do you need to know about LSP mode?
When using lsp-mode most of the features depend on server capabilities. lsp-mode provides default bindings which are dynamically enabled/disabled based on the server functionality. All the commands are configured lsp-command-map which is bound to lsp-keymap-prefix (default s-l ).
How to describe a session in a LSP buffer?
M-x lsp-describe-session in a LSP buffer to list capabilities of the server. 1.1. Features: Cross references (definitions, references, document symbol, workspace symbol search and others) Symbol documentation in a child frame ( lsp-ui-doc) 2. Configuration
How to set the backend for the LSP layer?
Cross references (definitions, references, document symbol, workspace symbol search and others) Symbol documentation in a child frame ( lsp-ui-doc) 2. Configuration Enabling this layer will set the used backend for all supported languages to LSP unless you explicitly set a specific backend for the language.
Which is the most useful command in LSP?
Other useful commands: lsp-describe-thing-at-point: displays the full documentation of the thing at point lsp-rename: renames the symbol (and all references to it) under point to a new name lsp-execute-code-action: executes code action, like “did you mean X instead of Y?” lsp-describe-session: describes current LSPsession and its capabilities
Why do I need LSP mode in Emacs?
This decision was considered good by the majority of the users coming from IDEs but still in Emacs community there are a lot of people looking for a minimal distraction-free experience especially traditional long time users.
What are the different types of code completion in LSP?
Code completion – company-capf / completion-at-point (note that company-lsp is no longer supported). Code actions – via lsp-execute-code-action, modeline (recommended) or lsp-ui sideline. Code navigation – using builtin xref , lsp-treemacs tree views or lsp-ui peek functions.