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ycmd - code-completion and comprehension server

ycmd [-h] [--host HOST] [--port PORT] [--log LOGLEVEL] [--idle_suicide_seconds IDLE_SUICIDE_SECONDS] [--options_file OPTIONS_FILE] [--stdout STDOUT] [--stderr STDERR] [--keep_logfiles]

ycmd is a server that provides APIs for code-completion and other code-comprehension use-cases like semantic GoTo commands (and others). For certain filetypes, ycmd can also provide diagnostic errors and warnings.

Print a usage message briefly summarizing these command-line options and the bug-reporting address, then exit.
Listen on specified HOST address (default is localhost if none specified).
Listen on specified TCP PORT number.
Log level, one of [ debug | info | warning | error| critical ]
IDLE_SUICIDE_SECONDS before server shuts down.
File with user options, in JSON format.
Optional file to use for stdout.
Optional file to use for stderr.
Retain logfiles after the server exits.