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GitHub Codespaces Connector

GitHub Codespaces Connector

மனோஜ்குமார் பழனிச்சாமி

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Connect to GitHub Codespaces using gh CLI
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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GitHub Codespaces Connector

This Visual Studio Code extension allows you to seamlessly connect to your GitHub Codespaces directly from the editor. It uses the gh command-line interface to fetch your active codespaces and establish an SSH connection.

Features

  • Lists all your active GitHub Codespaces.
  • Allows you to select a codespace to connect to.
  • Automatically configures your SSH settings.
  • Uses the repository name as the SSH host for easy identification.
  • Opens a new VS Code window connected to the selected codespace via Remote-SSH.

Requirements

  • Visual Studio Code: Version 1.72.0 or higher.
  • GitHub CLI (gh): You must have the GitHub CLI installed and authenticated. You can install it from the official website and authenticate by running gh auth login.
  • Remote - SSH Extension: This extension depends on the official Remote - SSH extension from Microsoft.

How to Use

  1. Install the "GitHub Codespaces Connector" extension from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace.
  2. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P).
  3. Run the "Connect to GitHub Codespaces" command.
  4. A quick pick menu will appear, listing your available codespaces.
  5. Select the codespace you want to connect to.
  6. A new VS Code window will open, connected to your selected codespace.
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