VS Code SCP GUI

A intuitive VS Code extension for SCP file transfer with a graphical interface, making remote file management simple and efficient.

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE ⚠️

WARNING: LOADING MAY BE SLOW WHEN DIRECTORIES CONTAIN NUMEROUS FILES.

PLEASE CHOOSE SMALLER DIRECTORIES FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE.

Features

• 📁 Graphical File Explorer
• 🔒 Secure SCP/SFTP Transfer
• 🚀 Quick File Upload/Download
• 💾 Server Configuration Management

Screenshots

Installation

Search for "VS Code SCP GUI" in the VS Code Extension Marketplace or click here to install.

Server Configuration

1. Click the SCP icon in the sidebar
2. Click "+" to add a new server
3. Enter server details:
   • Hostname/IP
   • Username
   • Password/Key File
   • Port (default 22)

Key Features

Secure File Transfer

• Support for both password and SSH key authentication
• SFTP protocol enabled by default for file transfers
• Fallback to SCP with OpenSSH protocol (-O flag) when SFTP is not available
• Encrypted file transfer using SCP/SFTP protocols
• Session management for quick reconnection

File Explorer

• Intuitive graphical interface
• Drag-and-drop file operations
• Multi-file selection support
• Progress indicators for transfers

Server Management

• Save multiple server configurations
• Quick server switching
• Connection status monitoring
• Automatic reconnection

Requirements

• VS Code version 1.60.0 or higher
• SSH server access on remote machine
• Network connectivity to remote server

Important Notes

• Ensure SSH service is running on the server
• SSH key authentication is recommended for better security
• First-time connections require server fingerprint confirmation

Feedback and Contributions

If you encounter any issues or have feature suggestions, please submit them in GitHub Issues.

Support

For support, questions, or feature requests, please:

1. Check the documentation
2. Search existing issues
3. Create a new issue if needed

Disclaimer

This extension is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. While we strive to ensure the security and reliability of file transfers:

• Users are responsible for verifying server authenticity and maintaining secure credentials
• We are not liable for any data loss or security breaches during file transfers
• It is recommended to backup important files before transfer
• Users should ensure they have necessary permissions on both local and remote systems

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.