Dana Language Extension for VS Code

Quick installation scripts for Dana Language Support in VS Code.

🚀 Quick Install

macOS/Linux

./bin/vscode/install.sh

Windows

bin\vscode\install.bat

🗑️ Uninstall

macOS/Linux

./bin/vscode/uninstall.sh

📋 Prerequisites

• Node.js - Download from nodejs.org
• VS Code - Download from code.visualstudio.com

Note: The extension automatically detects and uses the local bin/dana CLI when you're in the Dana project, otherwise it looks for dana in your PATH.

✨ What You Get

After installation:

• ✅ .na files recognized as Dana language
• ✅ Syntax highlighting for Dana code (keywords, strings, comments)
• ✅ F5 to run Dana files instantly
• ✅ Right-click "Run Dana File" command
• ✅ Smart Dana CLI detection (local bin/dana or PATH)
• ✅ Welcome messages and helpful tips

🔧 Manual Installation

If the scripts don't work, you can install manually:

1. Navigate to the extension directory:

   cd dana/integrations/vscode

2. Install dependencies and build:

   npm install
   npm run compile
   npx vsce package --allow-missing-repository

3. Install the generated .vsix file:

   code --install-extension dana-language-*.vsix

🐛 Troubleshooting

"dana command not found":

• If working in the Dana project: Make sure bin/dana exists and is executable
• If working elsewhere: Make sure Dana CLI is installed and in your PATH

"npm not found": Install Node.js from nodejs.org.

"code not found": Install command line tools via Command Palette → "Shell Command: Install 'code' command in PATH"

Extension not working: Try restarting VS Code after installation.

F5 runs wrong Dana: The extension prioritizes bin/dana in the workspace root, then falls back to PATH.

📁 Files Created

The installation creates extension files in ~/.vscode/extensions/aitomatic.dana-language-*

No other system modifications are made.

🔄 Updates

To update the extension:

1. Pull latest changes from the repository
2. Run the install script again
3. The new version will replace the old one

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