One-stop VSCode plugin update for both Aptos and Sui — critical fixes and a smoother Move development experience

August 7, 2025 — The MoveBit team, a sub-brand of BitsLab, has simultaneously released aptos-move-analyzer v1.1.4 and sui-move-analyzer v1.3.1, delivering a more stable and efficient local development environment for Move language developers building on the Aptos and Sui blockchains. These updates address critical issues impacting workflows and provide fresh precompiled binaries for multiple platforms, enabling developers to upgrade quickly and start using the latest version right away.

1. About the Move Analyzer Series

The Move Analyzer suite of VSCode plugins, developed in-house by MoveBit, is designed to offer end-to-end local development support for Move language and its ecosystems (Aptos / Sui). With features like syntax highlighting, intelligent code completion, navigation tools, diagnostics, and framework integration, the plugins empower both beginners and experienced developers to build, debug, and maintain on-chain contracts directly in VSCode.

Core capabilities include:
Editing Assistance: Syntax highlighting, auto-completion, outline view, match highlighting, and one-click comments

Code Navigation: Jump to definition/references, hover for type info, inline hints

Quality Diagnostics: Real-time compiler feedback, lint checks

Framework Integration: Aptos/Sui scaffolding, CLI support, MSL support, and multi-project workspace compatibility

2. Highlights of the Latest Release

aptos-move-analyzer v1.1.4

Release Date: August 7, 2025

Key Fixes: Resolved a crash issue when parsing non-English comments (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, Korean), ensuring compatibility and stability for multilingual codebases.

Automatic Updates: The plugin now auto-downloads the appropriate precompiled binary for your platform — no manual steps required.

Precompiled Versions Available:

aptos-move-analyzer-mac-x86_64-v1.1.4

aptos-move-analyzer-ubuntu20.04-x86_64-v1.1.4

aptos-move-analyzer-win-x86_64-v1.1.4.exe

Manual Build: Developers on other platforms can compile from source via the official GitHub repository.

Release Link: GitHub Release
https://github.com/movebit/aptos-move-analyzer/releases/

Feedback & Support: Telegram Group
https://t.me/moveanalyzer

sui-move-analyzer v1.3.1

Release Date: August 7, 2025

Key Fixes: Resolved an issue where diagnostic messages weren’t displaying correctly in VSCode, improving error prompts and debugging accuracy.

Upgrade Recommendation: All users are strongly encouraged to update to v1.3.1 for optimal performance.

Release Link: GitHub Release
https://github.com/movebit/sui-move-analyzer/releases/

Feedback & Support: Telegram Group
https://t.me/moveanalyzer

3. Quick Upgrade Guide

Open VSCode Marketplace, search for and update aptos-move-analyzer or sui-move-analyzer to the latest version.
Download the matching precompiled binary from the GitHub Release page, extract it, and restart VSCode.
In plugin settings, configure the executable path under the server path option.

##4. Looking Ahead

With the continued growth of the Move language and the Aptos and Sui ecosystems, MoveBit will keep enhancing the stability and feature depth of the Move Analyzer tools. Whether you’re deploying modules on Aptos or writing contracts on Sui, you’ll enjoy a one-stop, high-efficiency, cross-ecosystem development workflow inside VSCode.

Get started now:
VSCode Marketplace → Search & Install/Update aptos-move-analyzer or sui-move-analyzer

Documentation & Examples:

Aptos Version
https://github.com/movebit/aptos-move-analyzer/releases/

Sui Version
https://github.com/movebit/sui-move-analyzer/releases/

About MoveBit

MoveBit, a sub-brand of BitsLab, is a blockchain security company specializing in the Move ecosystem. By pioneering the use of formal verification, MoveBit aims to make the Move ecosystem the most secure in Web3. The team has partnered with top global projects to deliver comprehensive security audits and consists of security veterans from academia and industry, with over a decade of experience and publications in premier security conferences such as NDSS and CCS. As early contributors to the Move ecosystem, they work closely with developers to set the standard for secure Move applications.