Question 1

How to install SublimeCodeIntel on Windows?

Accepted Answer

First install CodeIntel via pip (pip install --upgrade --pre CodeIntel), then use Package Control in Sublime Text to install the plugin. Ensure Python and pip are set up correctly, as outlined in the README's installation section.

Question 2

SublimeCodeIntel vs LSP for Sublime Text – which should I use?

Accepted Answer

SublimeCodeIntel uses the older CodeIntel engine with broad multi-language support out-of-the-box, while LSP plugins rely on Language Server Protocol for more up-to-date, language-specific intelligence. Choose SublimeCodeIntel for simplicity across many languages, but LSP may offer better performance and accuracy for individual languages.

Question 3

Why is SublimeCodeIntel so slow when I first use it?

Accepted Answer

It builds indexes for your codebase on initial use, which can take several seconds or more, as mentioned in the README. You can regenerate the index by deleting the ~/.codeintel directory, but this will cause delays again until re-indexing completes.

Question 4

How do I add extra Python library paths in SublimeCodeIntel?

Accepted Answer

Modify the user settings via Preferences -> Package Settings -> SublimeCodeIntel -> Settings - User, and add paths under the appropriate language settings or include them as folders in your Sublime Text project, per the configuring section.

Question 5

Does SublimeCodeIntel work with Python 3?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but you must install CodeIntel using pip3 (sudo pip3 install --upgrade --pre CodeIntel) and ensure Sublime Text is configured correctly, as specified in the installation notes for Python 3 support.

Question 6

SublimeCodeIntel not working after update – how to fix it?

Accepted Answer

Check if it's in the ignored packages list in Sublime Text settings and remove it. If issues persist, regenerate the index by deleting the .codeintel directory and restarting Sublime Text, as detailed in the troubleshooting steps.

Question 7

Best alternative to SublimeCodeIntel for JavaScript development?

Accepted Answer

Consider LSP-based plugins like LSP-eslint or TypeScript Language Server for Sublime Text, which may provide more accurate and up-to-date autocomplete for modern JavaScript/TypeScript compared to the older CodeIntel engine.

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