Custom KQL Syntax Highlighter for Visual Studio Code

This extension provides syntax highlighting and theme support for Kusto Query Language (KQL) in Visual Studio Code. It is designed to enhance the developer experience when working with KQL queries for Azure Data Explorer and other KQL-compatible platforms.

Features

• Syntax Highlighting:

  • Supports KQL keywords, operators, functions, and comments.
  • Highlights query parameters, math operators, and punctuation.

• Custom Theme:

  • Includes light(KQL Theme (Light)) and dark themes (KQL Theme (Dark)) optimized for KQL development.
  • Provides clear and visually distinct colors for different KQL elements.

• File Support:

  • Automatically applies syntax highlighting to .kql and .csl files.

Installation

From the Visual Studio Code Marketplace

1. Open Visual Studio Code.
2. Go to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X on macOS).
3. Search for Custom KQL Syntax Highlighter.
4. Click Install.

From a .vsix File

1. Download the .vsix file for this extension.
2. Open Visual Studio Code.
3. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P on macOS).
4. Select Extensions: Install from VSIX.
5. Browse to the .vsix file and install it.

Usage

Syntax Highlighting

1. Open a .kql or .csl file in Visual Studio Code.
2. The extension will automatically apply syntax highlighting.

Switching to the Custom Theme

1. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P on macOS).
2. Select Preferences: Color Theme.
3. Choose KQL Theme (Light) or **KQL Theme (Dark) from the list.

Supported Scopes

The following KQL elements are supported with syntax highlighting:

Requirements

• Visual Studio Code version 1.70.0 or higher.
• Azure Data Explorer or any KQL-compatible platform for testing queries.

Known Issues

• Some advanced KQL constructs may not be fully supported.
• If you encounter any issues, please report them in the GitHub repository.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you’d like to contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Submit a pull request.

Release Notes

1.0.0

• Initial release with syntax highlighting for KQL.
• Includes a custom dark theme optimized for KQL development.

License

This extension is licensed under the MIT License.

Links

• GitHub Repository