Built-in LSP Servers
OpenCode comes with several built-in LSP servers for popular languages:
LSP servers are automatically enabled when one of the above file extensions are detected and the requirements are met.
You can disable automatic LSP server downloads by setting the
OPENCODE_DISABLE_LSP_DOWNLOAD environment variable to true.How It Works
When OpenCode opens a file, it:1
Detect file extension
Checks the file extension against all enabled LSP servers.
2
Start LSP server
Starts the appropriate LSP server if not already running.
3
Provide diagnostics
The LSP server provides real-time diagnostics and code intelligence to the LLM.
Configuration
You can customize LSP servers through thelsp section in your OpenCode config.
opencode.json
Environment Variables
Use theenv property to set environment variables when starting the LSP server:
opencode.json
Initialization Options
Use theinitialization property to pass initialization options to the LSP server. These are server-specific settings sent during the LSP initialize request:
opencode.json
Initialization options vary by LSP server. Check your LSP server’s documentation for available options.
Disabling LSP Servers
To disable all LSP servers globally, setlsp to false:
opencode.json
disabled to true:
opencode.json
Custom LSP Servers
You can add custom LSP servers by specifying the command and file extensions:opencode.json
Additional Information
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$HOME/intelephense/license.txt - On Windows:
%USERPROFILE%/intelephense/license.txt
FAQ
How do I check which LSP servers are running?
How do I check which LSP servers are running?
You can check the status of LSP servers by examining the diagnostics in your OpenCode session. Active LSP servers will provide real-time feedback on errors and warnings in your code.
Can I use multiple LSP servers for the same file?
Can I use multiple LSP servers for the same file?
Yes, OpenCode can run multiple LSP servers for the same file if their extension patterns match. For example, both
typescript and eslint can run for .ts files.What happens if an LSP server fails to start?
What happens if an LSP server fails to start?
If an LSP server fails to start, OpenCode will log the error and mark the server as broken for that session. You can check your configuration and requirements to troubleshoot the issue.
How do I disable LSP downloads in restricted environments?
How do I disable LSP downloads in restricted environments?
Set the
OPENCODE_DISABLE_LSP_DOWNLOAD environment variable to true. You’ll need to manually install any required LSP servers.