Aptos Introduces Move Analyzer Plugin for Visual Studio Code

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Aptos Network announced the release of its new plugin, the «Aptos Move Analyzer,» for Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) on 16th September 2023. This plugin aims to enhance the development experience for users of the Move programming language.

The Aptos Move Analyzer plugin is now available on the Visual Studio Code platform, offering developers a more efficient and user-friendly environment. The plugin is designed to supercharge Move development, providing features such as «Go to Definition,» «Go to Type Definition,» «Hover,» «Autocomplete,» and comprehensive identifier support for error-free coding. Additionally, it allows users to manage multiple Move.toml files seamlessly in their workspace.

The plugin was developed based on contributions from MoveBit, a recipient of the Aptos Foundation’s Ecosystem Grant. Aptos acknowledged MoveBit's significant role in the development of tools that benefit the entire ecosystem.

The plugin is available for download on the Visual Studio Marketplace. It operates via two main components: the extension itself and the aptos-move-analyzer language server. The language server, a Rust program, can be installed either through 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 greater.

For users facing issues with the plugin, especially regarding the language server's location, Aptos has provided detailed troubleshooting steps. If these steps don't 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 to variables,