Status and Logging API

API Reference

Status and Logging

setStatus

Display a transient message in the editor's status bar The message will be shown until the next status update or user action. Use for feedback on completed operations (e.g., "File saved", "2 matches found").

setStatus(message: string): void

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
message	string	Text to display; keep short (status bar has limited width)

debug

Log a debug message from a plugin Messages appear in log file when running with RUST_LOG=debug. Useful for plugin development and troubleshooting.

debug(message: string): void

Parameters:

Name	Type	Description
message	string	Debug message; include context like function name and relevant values