Kotlin-Lsp: Kotlin Language Server and Plugin for Visual Studio Code
Published on: 2025-06-27 18:46:47
Language Server for Kotlin
Pre-alpha official Kotlin support for Visual Studio Code and an implementation of Language Server Protocol for the Kotlin language.
The server is based on IntelliJ IDEA and the IntelliJ IDEA Kotlin Plugin implementation.
Quick Start
Download the latest build of VSC extension via RELEASES.md Install it as a VSC Extension via Extensions | More Action | Install from VSIX Alternatively, it is possible to drag-and-drop VSIX extension directly into Extensions tool window Ensure that your Java version is 17 or above Open a folder with JVM-only Kotlin Gradle project and the project will be immediately recognized and LSP activated
Supported features and Roadmap
The best way to track current capabilities and what is going to be supported in the next builds is this table:
Important note: currently, only JVM-only Kotlin Gradle projects are supported out-of-the box.
Project import Gradle JVM project import Gradle KMP project import JSON-based build system agnostic
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