django-language-server 6.0.2

A language server for the Django web framework

django-language-server

A language server for the Django web framework.

[!CAUTION] This project is in early stages. All Most features are incomplete and missing.

Features

• Completions - Template tag autocompletion with snippets

• Diagnostics - Real-time error checking and validation

• Go to definition - Jump to template, block, or variable definitions

• Find references - See where templates and blocks are used

• Hover - View documentation and type info on hover

• Rename - Refactor names across files

• Formatting - Auto-format templates

• Code actions - Quick fixes and refactorings

• Document symbols - Outline view of template structure

• Workspace symbols - Search across all project templates

• Signature help - Parameter hints while typing

Getting Started

Set up your editor's LSP client to run the server:

• VS Code - Install the extension from the marketplace
• Neovim - Configure with vim.lsp.config()
• Sublime Text - Set up with LSP package
• Zed - Install the extension

See all client configurations.

Most editors can use uvx --from django-language-server djls serve to run the server on-demand without installing it. Alternatively, install it globally first:

uv tool install django-language-server
# or: pipx install django-language-server

See the Installation guide for more options including pip, standalone binaries, and building from source.

Once configured, open any Django template file in your project to get:

• Template tag completions with snippets
• Real-time syntax validation and diagnostics
• Navigation to template definitions and references

Documentation

Visit djls.joshthomas.dev for full documentation including installation guides, configuration options, and editor setup instructions.

License

django-language-server is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. See the LICENSE file for more information.

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django-language-server is not associated with the Django Software Foundation.

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