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Re:The future of Clang-based tooling by CalChris on Saturday July 29, 2023 @01:59PM (#36922797)
You wouldn't 'execute' clangd. You would send it messages adhering to its Language Server Protocol [1]. The distinction between library API and server API is small. Moreover, Apple switched away from libclang-based tooling towards clangd.

[1] https://microsoft.github.io/language-server-protocol/specifi...

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Re:The future of Clang-based tooling by tyg13 on Saturday July 29, 2023 @02:31PM (#36923090)
I can't tell if you're trying to split hairs or just being unintentionally obtuse. How do you propose sending clangd messages without executing it, i.e. starting the language server?
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