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Change `printfn` to `eprintfn` in `ProvidedTypes.fs`

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#19 opened on Feb 5, 2026

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Description

It can potentially mess up LSP protocol because it is writing to the std out:

https://github.com/ionide/ionide-vscode-fsharp/issues/2102#issuecomment-3854189824

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Understand the problem: writing to stdout can interfere with LSP protocol responses. The fix is to replace `printfn` with `eprintfn` in `ProvidedTypes.fs`. Locate the file and change the calls.
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