---
title: "deno lsp"
oldUrl: /runtime/manual/tools/lsp/
---

:::info

Usually humans do not use this subcommand directly. The 'deno lsp' can provide
IDEs with go-to-definition support and automatic code formatting.

:::

Starts the Deno language server. The language server is used by editors to
provide features like intellisense, code formatting, and more. Read more about
[integrating with the Deno LSP](/runtime/reference/lsp_integration/).

## Description

The 'deno lsp' subcommand provides a way for code editors and IDEs to interact
with Deno using the Language Server Protocol.

Read more about
[how to connect editors and IDEs to `deno lsp`](https://deno.land/manual@v1.42.4/getting_started/setup_your_environment#editors-and-ides).