| # MQL5 Support for VS Code | |
| [](https://open-vsx.org/extension/MQL5-Theme-syntax/mql5-support) | |
| [](https://open-vsx.org/extension/MQL5-Theme-syntax/mql5-support) | |
| [](LICENSE) | |
| Provide professional MQL5 (MetaQuotes Language 5) development support in Visual Studio Code. | |
| - **Extensive Coverage**: Supports `5,341+ syntax definitions` extracted from the official 7,112-page [MQL5 Reference PDF](https://www.mql5.com/files/docs/mql5.pdf). These definitions were parsed from a 426,702-line [Markdown conversion](https://github.com/algorembrant/MQL5-Theme/blob/main/mql5.md) generated via [MarkItDown](https://github.com/microsoft/markitdown) using Python. *(Note: Do not worry, these large source files are used for development only and are not bundled with the extension).* | |
| ## Features | |
| - **Syntax Highlighting**: Comprehensive syntax highlighting for `.mq5` and `.mqh` files. | |
| - **Enhanced Scoping**: Includes support for over **500+ specific MQL5 syntax groups**, each with distinct scopes based on prefixes (e.g., `Order...`, `Chart...`, `Math...`) allowing for granular theme customization. | |
| - **Fallback Highlighting**: Intelligent fallback highlighting for identifiers starting with A-Z, ensuring every valid MQL5 token is colored even if not explicitly defined in a sub-group. | |
| > **Note**: These are **Syntax-Only** color schemes. They do not change your workbench colors (sidebar, status bar, etc.), allowing you to keep your preferred UI aesthetics. | |
| > [!CAUTION] | |
| > **Disclaimer: Unofficial Extension** | |
| > This extension is an independent open-source project and is **not** affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to MetaQuotes Ltd. | |
| > "MQL5", "MetaQuotes", and "MetaTrader" are registered trademarks of [MetaQuotes Ltd](https://www.metaquotes.net/). | |
| > This extension is intended solely for syntax highlighting purposes to aid development. | |
| ## References & Credits | |
| All syntax definitions and language structures are based on the public [MQL5 Reference Manual](https://www.mql5.com/files/docs/mql5.pdf). | |
| - **MQL5 Community**: [https://www.mql5.com/](https://www.mql5.com/) | |
| - **Documentation**: [https://www.mql5.com/en/docs](https://www.mql5.com/en/docs) | |
| - **Token Colors**: Inspired by standard MQL5 IDE colors but enhanced for modern VS Code capabilities. | |
| ## Support | |
| If you find bugs or inconvenience, you may open an issue at the original [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/algorembrant/MQL5-Theme/issues) regarding on this MQL5 Support extension. | |
| ## License | |
| [MIT](LICENSE) | |