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Robot Framework Language Server for Intellij

Requirements

Intellij (2020.3 onwards) or some other Intellij-based product (such as PyCharm).

Python 3.7+ and Robot Framework 3.2+.

Note: if using the Robot Framework Selenium Library, version 4.4+ is required.

Important

The Intellij Language Server integration is currently in alpha for early access. Please report any issues found during testing.

Installing latest from JetBrains Marketplace

Install the latest from JetBrains Marketplace from Intellij by accessing Settings > Plugins and searching for Robocorp.

Installing latest from Github Actions

See the FAQ: How to install a build from GitHub on Intellij?

Configuration

After having Robot Framework Language Server installed, some configurations (such as specifying the python executable used for launching the Language Server or Robot Framework) may be needed (by default it'll use the python from the PATH).

The settings may be configured at: File > Settings > Languages & Frameworks > Robot Framework Language Server.

Developing

See: Contributing for how to help in the development of Robot Framework Language Server for Intellij.

Features (1.10.0)

  • Settings page for the language server (per project and global).
  • Code completion.
  • Code analysis.
  • Outline in Structure view.
  • Linting with Robocop.
  • Go to definition.
  • Hover.
  • Code folding.
  • Code formatting.
  • Browse Keywords (symbols -- note: enable the robot.workspaceSymbolsOnlyForOpenDocs when dealing with big workspaces).
  • Syntax highlighting (with semanticTokens/full request).
  • Debugger:
    • Add line breakpoints in .robot or .py files.
    • Evaluate keywords in debug console/hover/watch.
    • Pause at breakpoints to inspect the stack and see variables.
    • Step in.
    • Step over.
    • Step return.
    • Continue.

See: Changelog for details.

License: Apache 2.0