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[suggestion] Add syntax group for built-in module attributes

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Assessment

Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Newbie friendliness
35/100
Issue type
Feature
Clarity
Mostly clear
Activity status
Stale
Tech stack
elixir, vim
Domain
tooling

Research direction

Start by locating the Vim Elixir syntax definitions and reading how existing syntax groups are declared. Identify the built-in module attributes that should be covered and determine how syntax-group tests or examples are handled in this repository. Done means the built-ins are visually distinguished from user-defined attributes without incorrectly highlighting custom attributes.

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Description

Would you be open to a PR that adds a syntax group for Elixir's built-in module attributes?

This is a nice-to-have which:

  1. gives immediate feedback that a built-in has been spelled correctly (and indeed exists)
  2. gives immediate feedback when trying to define a built-in as a custom attribute
  3. gives a visual difference between built-ins and user-defined "constants"

Thanks for reviewing and no worries if the answer is no!

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