feat(code-action): add extract expression to file refactoring action#767
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- Implement code action to extract selected Nix expressions to a new file - Detect free variables and wrap extracted content in a lambda if needed - Generate import statement with inherit for free variables in source file - Warn in action title if extracted code uses 'with' scope variables - Add tests for attribute sets, lists, free variables, and 'with' scope cases - Update meson build and LSP protocol for resource operations support
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Summary
This PR adds a new "Extract to File" code action that extracts Nix expressions to separate files, automatically generating appropriate import statements with free variable handling.
Example transformation:
Before:
After extraction:
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Behavior
The action is offered when:
Free Variable Detection:
Filename Generation:
Explicitly Excluded
Test Plan
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