Add language server version prompt#129
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PR smithy-lang#127 switched the default `smithy.server.version` from a pinned version to `latest.release`. Users upgrading have no way to discover this change or opt out without knowing the setting name. On first activation, a one-time notification offers "Use latest" or "Pin a version." Choosing to pin opens a QuickPick populated from Maven Central's `maven-metadata.xml`. A persistent status bar item shows the active version (`Smithy LS (latest)` or `Smithy LS v0.8.0`) and lets users switch on click. Status bar text follows VS Code UX guidelines for short labels; full "Smithy Language Server" naming appears in tooltips, notifications, and the QuickPick title. A `smithy.toggleVersionPolicy` command is registered in `package.json` as "Smithy: Change Language Server Version" for command palette access.
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Summary
PR #127 switched the default
smithy.server.versionfrom a pinned version tolatest.releaseto receive latest LSP release versions to customers without updating VSCode extension. This follow-up adds user-facing controls so users can discover the change and opt out if needed.Changes
Smithy LS (latest)orSmithy LS v0.8.0, click to switchUX decisions
globalState)latest.releasedefaultTesting
npx tsc --noEmitpasses with zero errors.vsixsuccessfullyScreenshots:
When you open a workspace with Smithy extension with changes from PR #127, you now get a notification:
New indicator shows the version of Smithy Language Server being used:
When you click on that indicator in the bottom you get a list of available versions like this:
If you selected an older version you get notification to reload and also the indicator shows pinned icon:
