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kotlin-language-server for Mac

Intelligent Kotlin support for any editor/IDE using the Language Server Protocol

Quick answer: kotlin-language-server is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install kotlin-language-server. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 407 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What kotlin-language-server is

kotlin-language-server is a developer tool for macOS: intelligent Kotlin support for any editor/IDE using the Language Server Protocol.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/fwcd/kotlin-language-server.

How to install kotlin-language-server

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install kotlin-language-server.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install kotlin-language-server on Mac?

Run brew install kotlin-language-server in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is kotlin-language-server open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does kotlin-language-server run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is kotlin-language-server?

It was installed 407 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1709 in this catalogue.

What version of kotlin-language-server is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.3.13.