DevHub - Microservices Mission Control
Manage microservices, Docker, environment variables, and documentation - all from VSCode.
DevHub transforms VSCode into a complete developer control center for microservices development. Stop context-switching between terminals, Docker Desktop, and documentation tools.
Features
Service Management
Start, stop, and monitor all your microservices from a single interface.
- One-click start/stop from the sidebar tree view
- Real-time logs with auto-refresh
- Service groups for batch operations (start/stop all)
- Import from workspace - auto-detect and create services from your repos
- Status indicators showing running/stopped state
Docker Integration
Full Docker workflow without leaving your editor.
- Build images from Dockerfiles
- Start, stop, and remove containers
- View container logs in real-time
- Generate
docker-compose.yml files
- Monitor Docker daemon status
Environment Variables
Secure, organized environment management across all your services.
- Multiple profiles (development, staging, production)
- AES-256 encryption for sensitive values
- Import/export
.env files
- Per-service variables with inheritance
- Secret masking in the UI
Workspace Snapshots
Save and restore your entire development environment state.
- Capture running services and git branches
- Restore workspace to exact previous state
- Quick snapshots via Command Palette
- Hierarchical organization with workspaces
Wiki & Documentation
Built-in documentation system that lives with your code.
- Markdown editor with live preview
- Full-text search across all notes
- Wiki-style linking with
[[note-name]] syntax
- Templates for common doc types (API, Architecture, Runbook)
- Categories and tags for organization
Quick Start
Install the extension from the marketplace
Open DevHub Dashboard
- Press
Cmd+Shift+P (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux)
- Type "DevHub: Open Dashboard"
Scan your workspace
- Click "Scan Workspace" to find repositories
- Select repos and click "Import Selected"
- Services are auto-created with detected settings
Start developing
- Use the sidebar tree views for quick actions
- Click play/stop buttons to manage services
- View logs, Docker containers, and more
Commands
| Command |
Description |
DevHub: Open Dashboard |
Open the main control panel |
DevHub: Scan Workspace |
Find git repositories |
DevHub: Create Quick Snapshot |
Save current workspace state |
DevHub: Start Service |
Start a selected service |
DevHub: Stop Service |
Stop a selected service |
DevHub: Show Docker |
Jump to Docker management |
DevHub: Show Environment |
Jump to environment variables |
DevHub: Show Notes |
Jump to documentation |
DevHub adds these views to your VSCode sidebar:
| View |
Purpose |
| Dashboard |
Quick stats and overview |
| Services |
Manage microservices with inline controls |
| Docker |
Images and containers |
| Environment |
Profiles and variables |
| Workspaces |
Snapshots and state management |
| Notes |
Documentation browser |
Requirements
- VSCode 1.85.0 or higher
- Node.js 16+ (for running services)
- Docker (optional, for Docker features)
- Git (optional, for repository scanning)
Extension Settings
| Setting |
Default |
Description |
devhub.autoStartServices |
false |
Auto-start services on workspace open |
devhub.scanDepth |
3 |
Repository scan depth (0-5) |
devhub.logRetentionDays |
7 |
Days to keep service logs |
DevHub includes pre-built native binaries for:
- macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon)
- Windows (x64 & ARM64)
- Linux (x64 & ARM64)
Works with VSCode 1.85 through the latest version (1.108+).
Privacy & Security
- All data stored locally - no cloud sync or telemetry
- Encrypted secrets using AES-256-GCM
- No network requests except for Docker operations
- Database stored in VSCode's extension directory
Known Issues
- Docker features require Docker Desktop or Docker daemon running
- Some Linux distributions may need additional SQLite dependencies
Feedback & Support
Release Notes
2.0.2
- Fixed native module compatibility for VSCode 1.107-1.108 (Electron 39)
- Added support for future Electron versions
- Improved prebuild loading reliability
2.0.0
- Initial marketplace release
- Full feature parity with DevHub web version
- 6 tree views with inline actions
- Service groups and batch operations
- Workspace snapshots and state management
- Wiki system with full-text search
Made for developers who manage complex microservices ecosystems.
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