GameScript Language Support for Visual Studio
Bring the full power of the GameScript language into Visual Studio 2022. The extension bundles the cross‑platform Language Server that powers syntax highlighting, IntelliSense, diagnostics, code navigation, and more—so you can build your MMO scripts without leaving your favourite IDE.
✨ Key Features
| Feature |
Description |
| Rich Syntax Highlighting |
Precise colour‑coding for GameScript keywords, types, literals, and comments. |
| IntelliSense® |
Context‑aware completions, signature help, and inline documentation powered by the server. |
| Error Squiggles & Quick Fixes |
Real‑time diagnostics with fast "light‑bulb" fixes for common mistakes. |
| Go to Definition / Find All References |
Jump through your codebase instantly and see every usage. |
| Rename Symbol |
Safely rename variables, functions, and types across files. |
| Hover Tooltips |
Hover any symbol to see its declaration and documentation comments. |
(Looking for VS Code support? → check out the GameScript VS Code extension in a separate package.)
🛠️ Getting Started
Install
- Download from the Visual Studio Marketplace or use the in‑IDE Extensions › Manage Extensions dialog and search for GameScript.
Reload Visual Studio when prompted.
Open any .gs (or other GameScript‑related) file—language features activate automatically.
System Requirements
• Visual Studio 2022 17.9 or later
• Windows 10 v1903 (18362) or later
(The extension targets .NET Framework 4.8 which ships with Visual Studio—no extra installs required.)
🐛 Known Issues / FAQ
No major issues have been reported for the current release. If you hit a bug please open an issue with reproduction steps.
📜 License
The extension and bundled Language Server are licensed under the Apache License 2.0.
