GUguessmyname·Dec 22, 2025
1. https://docs.astral.sh/ty/
2. https://github.com/microsoft/pyright
3. https://github.com/python-lsp/python-lsp-server
4. https://github.com/palantir/python-language-server
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palantir / python-language-server
python-language-server
An implementation of the Language Server Protocol for Python
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If you're looking for an open source Python language server, check out `python-language-server`[1]. It's released under the MIT license, and works pretty well. While it's…
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7 points · Open discussionIf you're looking for an open source Python language server, check out `python-language-server`[1].
It's released under the MIT license, and works pretty well. While it's maintained by Palantir, it works well for me, so take from that what you will.
[1] https://github.com/palantir/python-language-server
In Microsoft Refuses to Open Source VSCode Python Language ServerThis was also my initial reaction. However, if you couple type annotations with an LSP server[1] that takes the annotations into consideration[2], you'll get on-the-fly type checking in your editor or IDE. That way you can catch type errors as you write your typed Python code.
Besides VS Code, these days lightweight editors like Kate, Sublime Text, Vim, etc can all take advantage of type checking LSP servers for Python.
[1] https://github.com/palantir/python-language-server
[2] https://github.com/tomv564/pyls-mypy
In Python overtakes Java to become the second-most popular programming languageI'm not sure, but maybe you can have a look at the following projects to have an idea of prior art:
- jedi: https://github.com/davidhalter/jedi
- nuitka: nuitka.net/
- python language server: https://github.com/palantir/python-language-server
- pyright: https://github.com/microsoft/pyright
- pyre: https://pyre-check.org/
- and of course mypy: http://mypy-lang.org/
I don't think any of them qualify, but they may all have little pieces.
Also, if you need to analyze Python syntax, baron will help: https://pypi.org/project/baron/
Good luck.
In MonkeyType: A system for Python that automatically generates type annotationsI use LanguageClient-neovim[0] with pyls[1], tests are run using `:make` which populates the quickfix list with errors. I also heavily use the location list which gets populated with errors and warnings etc. automatically by LanguageClient-neovim. All of this is accessible through convenient keybindings. Full python setup here: https://github.com/L0stLink/anvil
Status bar is lightline[2] with a custom theme, which I haven't gotten around to pushing yet. I can share it if you are interested. Other than the colors on the bar everything should work.
[0] https://github.com/autozimu/LanguageClient-neovim
[1] https://github.com/palantir/python-language-server
[2] https://github.com/itchyny/lightline.vim
In Neovim v0.4.0I wonder how it compares to Palantir’s Python Language Server[1] that uses Jedi[2] for intellisense.
[1] https://github.com/palantir/python-language-server
[2] https://github.com/davidhalter/jedi
In Introducing the Python Language ServerPython 2.7/3.6 implementation of the Language Server Protocol
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