Yaklang VS Code Extension

Complete Yaklang Language Support for VS Code

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IMPORTANT: Version Requirements

For LSP (Language Server Protocol) features to work properly, you MUST use Yak engine version 1.4.4-alpha1030b or later.

• Extension Version: 1.4.1+
• Minimum Yak Engine Version: 1.4.4-alpha1030b

If you're using an older version of the Yak engine, LSP features (IntelliSense, code completion, diagnostics) will not function correctly.

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Features

Language Support

• Yaklang (.yak) - Full language support including syntax highlighting, IntelliSense, and code completion
• SyntaxFlow (.sf) - Domain-specific language designed for security analysis

Core Capabilities

• IntelliSense - Auto-completion, function signatures, parameter hints (requires Yak engine >= 1.4.4-alpha1030b)
• Debugging - Complete debugging support with breakpoints, step execution, variable inspection
• Quick Run - Execute Yak scripts instantly via CodeLens or keyboard shortcuts
• Code Formatting - Automatic code formatting for consistent style
• Code Snippets - Rich code templates to boost productivity
• LSP Server - Real-time code analysis powered by Language Server Protocol (requires Yak engine >= 1.4.4-alpha1030b)

Engine Management

• Auto Detection - Automatically detect Yak engine from system PATH
• Version Management - Download, install, and switch between different Yak engine versions
• Multi-language UI - Switch between Chinese/English interface
• Status Bar Integration - Real-time display of current Yak engine version and status

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Installation

Option 1: Install from VS Code Marketplace (Recommended)

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
3. Search for "Yaklang"
4. Click "Install"

Option 2: Command Line Installation

code --install-extension v1ll4n.yak

Option 3: Install from VSIX

1. Download the latest .vsix file from Releases
2. In VS Code: Extensions → ... → Install from VSIX...

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Quick Start

1. Install Yak Engine (Version >= 1.4.4-alpha1030b)

CRITICAL: For LSP features to work, you must install Yak engine version 1.4.4-alpha1030b or later.

Option A: Auto-download via Extension

1. Click the Yak version icon in the status bar
2. Select "Download Yak Engine"
3. Choose version 1.4.4-alpha1030b or later
4. Wait for the download to complete

Option B: Manual Installation

# Linux/macOS
curl -sfL https://yaklang.com/install.sh | bash

# Windows (PowerShell)
iwr -useb https://yaklang.com/install.ps1 | iex

# Verify version (must be >= 1.4.4-alpha1030b)
yak version

2. Configure Engine Path

The extension supports two modes:

• Auto Mode (Recommended): Automatically use yak command from system PATH
• Custom Mode: Manually specify Yak engine path

Switch modes via status bar: Click Yak icon → Select the desired option

3. Start Coding

Create a .yak file and start coding:

// hello.yak
println("Hello, Yaklang!")

// Use built-in functions
http.Get("https://example.com", http.proxy("http://127.0.0.1:7890"))~

4. Run Your Script

• CodeLens (Recommended): Click Run Yak Script button at the top of the file
• Keyboard Shortcut: Cmd+Shift+B (macOS) / Ctrl+Shift+B (Windows/Linux)
• Context Menu: Right-click → Yak: Exec file
• Command Palette: Cmd+Shift+P → Yak: Exec file

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Features in Detail

CodeLens

Automatically displayed at the top of each .yak file:

• Run Yak Script - Execute the current script
• Debug Yak Script - Debug the current script

Keyboard Shortcuts

Function	Windows/Linux	macOS
Run Script	Ctrl+Shift+B	Cmd+Shift+B
Format Code	Shift+Alt+F	Shift+Option+F
Command Palette	Ctrl+Shift+P	Cmd+Shift+P

Command List

Access all commands via Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P / Ctrl+Shift+P):

Command	Description
Yak: Exec file	Run current Yak script
Yak: Debug file	Debug current Yak script
Yak: Format file	Format current file
Yak: Configure Engine	Open engine configuration panel
Yaklang: LSP Status	View LSP server status
Yaklang: Restart LSP Server	Restart language server
Yaklang: Download Yak Engine	Download specific version of engine
Yaklang: List Installed Versions	View all installed engine versions
Yaklang: Switch Language	Switch interface language (Chinese/English)

Context Menu

Right-click in a .yak file to access:

• Yak: Exec file - Run script
• Yak: Debug file - Debug script
• Yak: Format file - Format code

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Configuration

Basic Settings

{
  // Engine source mode
  "yaklang.yakBinarySource": "auto",  // "auto" or "custom"
  
  // Custom engine path (only used in custom mode)
  "yaklang.yakBinaryPath": ""
}

Configuration Details

yaklang.yakBinarySource

• auto (Recommended): Automatically find yak command from system PATH
• custom: Use custom path (requires yakBinaryPath configuration)

yaklang.yakBinaryPath

Full path to the custom Yak engine, for example:

• macOS/Linux: /usr/local/bin/yak
• Windows: C:\Program Files\yaklang\yak.exe

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Debugging

Start Debugging

1. Set breakpoints in code (click left of line numbers)
2. Press F5 or click CodeLens's Debug Yak Script
3. Use debug console to inspect variables, call stack, etc.

Debug Configuration

Customize debug configuration in .vscode/launch.json:

{
  "version": "0.2.0",
  "configurations": [
    {
      "type": "yak",
      "request": "launch",
      "name": "Debug Yak Script",
      "program": "${file}",
      "args": [],
      "env": []
    }
  ]
}

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Troubleshooting

Issue: LSP Features Not Working

MOST COMMON CAUSE: You are using an older version of the Yak engine.

Solution:

1. Check your Yak engine version: Run yak version in terminal
2. If version is less than 1.4.4-alpha1030b, upgrade:
   • Click status bar Yak icon → "Download Yak Engine"
   • Select version 1.4.4-alpha1030b or later
3. Restart VS Code after upgrading

Issue: CodeLens Not Showing

Solutions:

1. Check VS Code settings: Settings → Editor → Ensure Editor: Code Lens is enabled
2. Reload window: Cmd+Shift+P → Developer: Reload Window
3. Check file language mode is Yak (bottom-right status bar)

Issue: Yak Engine Not Found

Solutions:

1. Click Yak icon in status bar
2. Select "Download Yak Engine" for automatic download (version >= 1.4.4-alpha1030b)
3. Or manually set engine path: Status bar → "Choose yak binary from file browser"

Issue: LSP Server Not Starting

Solutions:

1. First, verify Yak engine version >= 1.4.4-alpha1030b
2. Open Command Palette: Cmd+Shift+P
3. Run: Yaklang: Restart LSP Server
4. Check output: View → Output → Select "Yaklang LSP"

Issue: Code Completion Not Working

Solutions:

1. Ensure Yak engine version >= 1.4.4-alpha1030b (most common issue)
2. Check LSP server status: Yaklang: LSP Status
3. Restart LSP: Yaklang: Restart LSP Server
4. Restart VS Code

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Resources

• Official Website: https://yaklang.com
• Documentation: https://yaklang.com/docs
• GitHub: https://github.com/yaklang/yaklang
• Issue Tracker: https://github.com/yaklang/yaklang-support/issues

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for details.

Ways to Contribute

• Report Bugs
• Suggest New Features
• Improve Documentation
• Submit Pull Requests

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Acknowledgments

Thanks to all developers who have contributed to the Yaklang ecosystem!

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Contact

• Bug Reports: GitHub Issues
• Feature Requests: GitHub Discussions

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