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## 2023
### September
{#september-23}
Inlay Hints
: Update [](inlay_hints.md) page with the information about new APIs.
### June
{#june-23}

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@ -18,54 +18,100 @@ Inlay hints are flexible and have a wide range of applications in the IntelliJ P
For instance, the following are well-known examples where inlay hints are used:
- Java uses inlays to display type annotations in Java chained method calls.
- Kotlin uses inlays in range expressions to show, e.g. less-than, or less-than-or-equal signs to let developers know if intervals are inclusive or exclusive.
- In version-controlled projects, the author of the code is shown using inlay hints.
- Kotlin uses inlays in range expressions to show, e.g. less-than, or less-than-or-equal signs to let
developers know if intervals are inclusive or exclusive.
The IntelliJ Platform offers two extension points (EP) that plugin developers can implement to create inlay hints:
## Implementation
- The `com.intellij.codeInsight.parameterNameHints` EP is used to provide simple text inlays for, e.g.,
parameter names in method and function calls.
- The `com.intellij.codeInsight.inlayProvider` EP is used for more general cases where plugin developers
need extended control or want to implement interactive features for inlay hints.
The main characteristic of the inlay is the way it is displayed in the editor:
- **inline** - inlays displayed in the code between code tokens
- **block** - inlays displayed above a code block
The main difference between both EPs is that the first one only lets you place string inlays
while the second one allows for the placement of inline and block inlays with customizable representation.
Depending on the requirements and target IntelliJ Platform version, there are several extension points to choose from, when implementing inlay hints.
This section describes the available APIs and their use cases.
> To inspect existing Inlays in the IDE, use [UI Inspector](internal_ui_inspector.md#editor).
> Corresponding entries from <ui-path>Settings | Editor | Inlay Hints</ui-path> are also available from [](internal_ui_inspector.md#inspecting-settings).
## Implementation
### Inlay Parameter Hints Provider
### Simple Text Inlay Hints
Inlay parameter hints are simple string **inline** inlays placed before parameter names in method and function calls.
It is not possible to provide advanced presentation and behavior of inlay parameter hints.
Implement
To provide inlay parameter hints, implement
[`InlayParameterHintsProvider`](%gh-ic%/platform/lang-api/src/com/intellij/codeInsight/hints/InlayParameterHintsProvider.java)
and register it as `com.intellij.codeInsight.parameterNameHints` EP.
and register it in `com.intellij.codeInsight.parameterNameHints` extension point (EP).
The API documentation of `InlayParameterHintsProvider` explains in detail the rationale behind all methods.
Examples can be found in the following IntelliJ Platform plugins:
**Examples**:
- [`GroovyInlayParameterHintsProvider`](%gh-ic%/plugins/groovy/src/org/jetbrains/plugins/groovy/codeInsight/hint/GroovyInlayParameterHintsProvider.kt) - shows parameter hints in Groovy code
- [`KotlinInlayParameterHintsProvider`](%gh-ic%/plugins/kotlin/idea/src/org/jetbrains/kotlin/idea/codeInsight/hints/KotlinInlayParameterHintsProvider.kt) - shows parameter hints in Kotlin code
- [`GroovyInlayParameterHintsProvider`](%gh-ic%/plugins/groovy/src/org/jetbrains/plugins/groovy/codeInsight/hint/GroovyInlayParameterHintsProvider.kt)
implements inline hints for Groovy methods.
- [`KotlinInlayParameterHintsProvider`](%gh-ic%/plugins/kotlin/idea/src/org/jetbrains/kotlin/idea/codeInsight/hints/KotlinInlayParameterHintsProvider.kt)
implements parameter hints for Kotlin language.
To suppress inlay parameter hints in specific places, implement
[`ParameterNameHintsSuppressor`](%gh-ic%/platform/lang-api/src/com/intellij/codeInsight/hints/ParameterNameHintsSuppressor.kt)
and register it in `com.intellij.codeInsight.parameterNameHintsSuppressor` EP.
### Advanced Inlay Hints
### Declarative Inlay Hints Provider
Implement
> This API is available since 2023.1.
>
{style="note"}
To provide **inline** inlay hints with custom presentation and behavior, implement declarative
[`InlayHintsProvider`](%gh-ic%/platform/lang-api/src/com/intellij/codeInsight/hints/declarative/InlayHintsProvider.kt)
and register it in `com.intellij.codeInsight.declarativeInlayProvider` EP.
See the API documentation for the details.
**Examples**:
- [`JavaImplicitTypeDeclarativeInlayHintsProvider`](%gh-ic%/java/java-impl/src/com/intellij/codeInsight/hints/JavaImplicitTypeDeclarativeInlayHintsProvider.kt) - shows inferred type for variables declared with the `var` keyword in Java code when the inferred type may not be clear
- [`JavaMethodChainsDeclarativeInlayProvider`](%gh-ic%/java/java-impl/src/com/intellij/codeInsight/hints/JavaMethodChainsDeclarativeInlayProvider.kt) - shows method return types in call chains in Java code
### Code Vision Provider
> This API is available since 2022.1.
> It is still in experimental state and may be changed without preserving backward compatibility.
>
{style="note"}
Code vision provider allows for providing **block** inlay hints for elements like class, method, field, etc.
If there are multiple hints provided for a single element, all will be displayed in the same line to save vertical space.
Code vision hints can be displayed over the element, or on the right, at the end of line.
It is configurable by users in <ui-path>Preferences | Editor | Inlay Hints | Code vision</ui-path> by choosing a value in <control>Default position for metrics</control> combo box, or by selecting <control>Position</control> in specific provider entries.
There are two extension points for implementing a code vision provider:
- [`DaemonBoundCodeVisionProvider`](%gh-ic%/platform/lang-impl/src/com/intellij/codeInsight/hints/codeVision/DaemonBoundCodeVisionProvider.kt) registered in `com.intellij.codeInsight.daemonBoundCodeVisionProvider` EP
- [`CodeVisionProvider`](%gh-ic%/platform/lang-impl/src/com/intellij/codeInsight/codeVision/CodeVisionProvider.kt) registered in `com.intellij.codeInsight.codeVisionProvider` EP
`DaemonBoundCodeVisionProvider` API should be used in cases when code vision entries are related to PSI, so that calculated values are invalidated and recalculated on PSI changes.
`CodeVisionProvider` API should be used for cases when presented information doesn't depend on the PSI.
**Examples**:
- [`JavaInheritorsCodeVisionProvider`](%gh-ic%/java/java-impl/src/com/intellij/codeInsight/daemon/impl/JavaInheritorsCodeVisionProvider.kt) - shows number of Java class or method inheritors. Clicking the inlay hint opens the list of inheritors. This provider is `DaemonBoundCodeVisionProvider`.
- [`JavaReferencesCodeVisionProvider`](%gh-ic%/java/java-impl/src/com/intellij/codeInsight/daemon/impl/JavaReferencesCodeVisionProvider.kt) - shows number of usages of Java class or member. Clicking the inlay opens the list of usages or navigates to the usage if only one exists. This provider is `DaemonBoundCodeVisionProvider`.
- [`VcsCodeVisionProvider`](%gh-ic%/platform/vcs-impl/src/com/intellij/codeInsight/hints/VcsCodeVisionProvider.kt) - shows the author of a given element, e.g., class or method, based on VCS information. This provider is `CodeVisionProvider`.
### Inlay Hints Provider
Inlay hints provider allows for implementing both **inline** and **block** inlay hints with custom presentation and behavior.
See the API documentation for the details.
> For implementing **inline** inlay hints in versions 2023.1 and newer, [](#declarative-inlay-hints-provider) is recommended.
>
> For implementing **block** inlay hints in versions 2022.1 and newer, [](#code-vision-provider) is recommended.
>
{style="warning"}
To provide inlay hints, implement
[`InlayHintsProvider`](%gh-ic%/platform/lang-api/src/com/intellij/codeInsight/hints/InlayHintsProvider.kt)
and register it as `com.intellij.codeInsight.inlayProvider` EP.
The API documentation of `InlayHintsProvider` explains in detail the rationale behind all methods.
and register it in `com.intellij.codeInsight.inlayProvider` EP.
See the API documentation for the details.
Examples can be found in the following IntelliJ Platform plugins:
- Groovy provides several implementations of this EP that can serve as a reference:
[`GroovyParameterTypeHintsInlayProvider`](%gh-ic%/plugins/groovy/src/org/jetbrains/plugins/groovy/codeInsight/hint/types/GroovyParameterTypeHintsInlayProvider.kt),
[`GroovyLocalVariableTypeHintsInlayProvider`](%gh-ic%/plugins/groovy/src/org/jetbrains/plugins/groovy/codeInsight/hint/types/GroovyLocalVariableTypeHintsInlayProvider.kt),
and [`GroovyImplicitNullArgumentHintProvider`](%gh-ic%/plugins/groovy/src/org/jetbrains/plugins/groovy/codeInsight/hint/GroovyImplicitNullArgumentHintProvider.kt).
- Markdown uses this EP for _decorating_ tables in
[`MarkdownTableInlayProvider`](%gh-ic%/plugins/markdown/core/src/org/intellij/plugins/markdown/editor/tables/ui/MarkdownTableInlayProvider.kt).
**Examples**:
- [`GroovyLocalVariableTypeHintsInlayProvider`](%gh-ic%/plugins/groovy/src/org/jetbrains/plugins/groovy/codeInsight/hint/types/GroovyLocalVariableTypeHintsInlayProvider.kt) - shows local variable types in Groovy code
- [`MarkdownTableInlayProvider`](%gh-ic%/plugins/markdown/core/src/org/intellij/plugins/markdown/editor/tables/ui/MarkdownTableInlayProvider.kt) - _decorates_ tables in Markdown files.
- For a more complex example, see
[`KotlinLambdasHintsProvider`](%gh-ic%/plugins/kotlin/idea/src/org/jetbrains/kotlin/idea/codeInsight/hints/KotlinLambdasHintsProvider.kt),
its parent class and all implementations.
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1. Go to
[Settings | Editor | Inlay Hints](https://www.jetbrains.com/help/idea/inlay-hints.html) and check out inlays that have already been implemented.
It gives insight into what’s possible.
2. If you want to support multiple languages with a single type of inlay hints, please see
[`InlayHintsProviderFactory`](%gh-ic%/platform/lang-api/src/com/intellij/codeInsight/hints/InlayHintsProviderFactory.kt)
3. If you want to suppress inlay hints in specific places, please implement
[`ParameterNameHintsSuppressor`](%gh-ic%/platform/lang-api/src/com/intellij/codeInsight/hints/ParameterNameHintsSuppressor.kt)
and register it as `com.intellij.codeInsight.parameterNameHintsSuppressor` EP.
4. For testing inlay hints, see
2. To support multiple languages with a single type of inlay hints, see declarative
[`InlayHintsProviderFactory`](%gh-ic%/platform/lang-api/src/com/intellij/codeInsight/hints/declarative/InlayHintsProviderFactory.kt) (2023.1+)
or
[`InlayHintsProviderFactory`](%gh-ic%/platform/lang-api/src/com/intellij/codeInsight/hints/InlayHintsProviderFactory.kt) (pre-2023.1).
3. For testing inlay hints, see
[`InlayHintsProviderTestCase`](%gh-ic%/platform/testFramework/src/com/intellij/testFramework/utils/inlays/InlayHintsProviderTestCase.kt)
and [`InlayParameterHintsTest`](%gh-ic%/platform/testFramework/src/com/intellij/testFramework/utils/inlays/InlayParameterHintsTest.kt).
5. If you need to force inlay hints to update when using
4. To force inlay hints to update when using
[`DaemonCodeAnalyzer.restart()`](%gh-ic%/platform/analysis-api/src/com/intellij/codeInsight/daemon/DaemonCodeAnalyzer.java),
please use
use
[`InlayHintsPassFactory.forceHintsUpdateOnNextPass()`](%gh-ic%/platform/lang-impl/src/com/intellij/codeInsight/hints/InlayHintsPassFactory.kt)
or
[`ParameterHintsPassFactory.forceHintsUpdateOnNextPass()`](%gh-ic%/platform/lang-impl/src/com/intellij/codeInsight/hints/ParameterHintsPassFactory.java)
when using `InlayParameterHintsProvider` before you call `restart()`.
If you want to force an update on a specific editor, note that the method also has an overload that takes an `Editor` instance.
To force an update on a specific editor, use the method overload that takes an `Editor` instance.