Pyright LSP

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name: pyright-lsp

description: Python language server (Pyright) providing static type checking, code intelligence, and LSP diagnostics for .py and .pyi files. Use when working with Python code that needs type checking, autocomplete suggestions, error detection, or code navigation.

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# Pyright LSP

Python language server integration providing static type checking and code intelligence through Microsoft's Pyright.

Capabilities

Installation Check

Before using, verify Pyright is installed:

which pyright || npm install -g pyright

Alternative installation methods:

pip install pyright
# or
pipx install pyright  # recommended for CLI tools

Usage

Run type checking on Python files:

pyright path/to/file.py

Run on entire project:

cd project-root && pyright

Configuration

Create `pyrightconfig.json` in project root for custom settings:

{
  "include": ["src"],
  "exclude": ["**/node_modules", "**/__pycache__"],
  "typeCheckingMode": "basic",
  "pythonVersion": "3.10"
}

Integration Pattern

When editing Python code:

1. Run pyright after significant changes

2. Address type errors before committing

3. Use diagnostics to improve code quality

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