Aptos Network announced the release of its new plugin, the “Aptos Move Analyzer”, for Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) on September 16, 2023. This plugin aims to improve the development experience for users of the Move programming language.
The Aptos Move Analyzer plugin is now available on the Visual Studio Code platform, providing developers with a more efficient and user-friendly environment. Designed to boost Move development, the plugin offers features such as “Go to Definition”, “Go to Type Definition”, “Hover”, “Autocomplete” and extensive identification support for error-free coding. Additionally, users can manage multiple Move.toml files seamlessly in their workspace.
The plugin was developed based on contributions from MoveBit, a recipient of the Aptos Foundation Ecosystem Grant. Aptos recognized MoveBit’s important role in developing tools that benefit the entire ecosystem.
The plugin can be downloaded from the Visual Studio Marketplace. It works through two main components: the extension itself and the aptos-move-analyzer language server. The language server, a Rust program, can be installed via Rust’s package manager, Cargo, or manually by cloning the Move repository. The plugin is compatible with Visual Studio Code application version 1.55.2 or later.
For users experiencing issues with the plugin, especially regarding the language server location, Aptos has provided detailed troubleshooting steps. If these steps do not resolve the issue, users are encouraged to report a GitHub issue to the Move repository for assistance.
The changelog for the aptos-move-analyzer plugin reveals recent updates including the addition of inlay hints for variables, parameters and instructions on July 25, 2023. Previously, on July 21, 2023, the plugin received improvements such as semantic analysis for the Move language and Aptos Move, integration of common Aptos development commands and support for parallel development of multiple projects.
The introduction of the Aptos Move Analyzer plugin for Visual Studio Code marks an important step forward for developers working with the Move programming language. With the collaboration of MoveBit and the support of the Aptos Foundation, the plugin promises to provide a robust set of features that will streamline the development process and promote a more efficient coding environment.
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