vtsls
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Description:
LSP wrapper for typescript extension of vscode
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Jan 18, 2026
Links: Homepage  |  GitHub  |  formulae.brew.sh
Stars: 921  |  Forks: 21  |  Language: TypeScript  |  Category: Developer tools
Tags: typescript lsp vscode developer-tools javascript language-server
Install: brew install vtsls
About:
vtsls is a Language Server Protocol (LSP) wrapper specifically designed to power the TypeScript language features for the VSCode editor. It provides a high-performance, standalone language server that enables advanced IntelliSense, diagnostics, and code navigation for TypeScript and JavaScript projects. Its main value is offering a more stable and feature-rich alternative to VSCode's built-in TypeScript server.
Key Features:
  • High-performance TypeScript language server
  • Advanced IntelliSense and code completion
  • Comprehensive diagnostics and error checking
  • Enhanced code navigation and refactoring tools
  • Standalone LSP wrapper for VSCode integration
Use Cases:
  • Improving TypeScript development experience in VSCode
  • Replacing the default VSCode TypeScript server for better performance
  • Enabling advanced language features for large JavaScript/TypeScript codebases
Alternatives:
  • typescript-language-server – A more general-purpose, standalone LSP server for TypeScript, whereas vtsls is specifically optimized and wrapped for VSCode integration.
Version History
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Jan 18, 2026 9:19pm 0 META 64d5870c