hey @mattsse! I would like to try this and have done the setup, but I need help with how to get the solc version if I have the root or path of the project you want to check for?

@kamuik16 Just to clarify, this feature is already built in, just not exposed as a command. So ideally you'd just find where this happens in the code.

I have no Rust experience and would take a while to learn this project's structure, which is why I didn't come up with a PR straight away.

@kamuik16 Just to clarify, this feature is already built in, just not exposed as a command. So ideally you'd just find where this happens in the code.

I have no Rust experience and would take a while to learn this project's structure, which is why I didn't come up with a PR straight away.

I was asking for some refs or what to use, the project is pretty large.

it's likely we need some helpers for this type

https://github.com/foundry-rs/compilers/blob/ce808f4a81d953b571b5dd823a74fdc3260c1441/src/resolver/mod.rs#L462-L468

the way this is used during the compilation step is:

https://github.com/foundry-rs/compilers/blob/ce808f4a81d953b571b5dd823a74fdc3260c1441/src/compile/project.rs#L138-L147

but for this command we'd need to do this ourselves: resolve the project's graph, then the versions and print them

I am applying to this issue via OnlyDust platform.

My background and how it can be leveraged

I have experience with JavaScript and Python, along with a solid understanding of Solidity. My background in open-source projects equips me to effectively implement features and contribute to documentation. I can leverage my skills to enhance the Foundry toolset, ensuring clear communication and functionality for developers.

How I plan on tackling this issue

I would start by reviewing the existing Foundry codebase to understand how the solc version detection is implemented. Then, I would create a new command, forge detect-sol, that retrieves and displays the detected solc version. After implementing the feature, I would write tests to ensure its functionality and verify that it works seamlessly with the existing command structure.