JoySyncs 🚀

Real-time P2P Collaboration for VS Code. High Security. No Servers. 100% Free.

Developer: Ruthvik Pedapondara

JoySyncs is a premium, privacy-first VS Code extension designed for students and professional teams. Unlike other tools, it uses pure P2P connections (directly between your hardware), meaning your source code never touches a third-party server.

✨ 18+ Advanced Features

Feature	Description	Benefit
Pure P2P Editing	Conflict-free editing using Yjs CRDT.	No latency, zero data leaks.
E2E Encryption	All traffic is AES-256-GCM encrypted.	Your code stays private.
Live Cursors	See where your teammates are typing.	Smooth coordination.
Shared Terminal	Broadcast terminal output to peers.	Debug together instantly.
Task Board	Built-in Kanban board synced P2P.	Stay organized as a team.
Activity Dashboard	Real-time stats (edits, time, etc).	Gamify your projects.
Shared Whiteboard	Draw diagrams and sketches together.	Better architectural planning.
Code Review	High-utility P2P code commenting.	Improve code quality live.
Follow Mode	Auto-jump to follow a peer's screen.	Perfect for classroom demos.
Copilot Tracker	Heuristic detection of AI-suggested edits.	Transparency in group work.
Git Integration	Sync git status and branch info.	Avoid merge conflicts.
File Sync	Automatic sync of project files in background.	Hardware-to-hardware sync.
File Share	Drag & drop file sharing up to 5MB.	Quickly swap assets/data.
Debug Sync	Share breakpoints and debug states.	Collaborative troubleshooting.
Session Password	Secure your sessions with passwords.	Prevent unauthorized joins.
Persistence	Auto-save & restore previous sessions.	Pickup where you left off.
Auto-Import	Automatically sync host project files on join.	Instant setup for team members.
Local Hosting	Host sessions on your own hardware.	Zero reliance on cloud.

🛠️ Step-by-Step Installation

Method 1: Marketplace

Search for JoySyncs in the VS Code Extensions view and click Install.

Method 2: Manual VSIX Installation

Download the joysyncs-6.0.0.vsix file.
Open VS Code.
Open the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X).
Click the ... menu top-right.
Select Install from VSIX...
Select the file and restart VS Code.

🚀 How to Use

1. Create a Session (Host)

Click the JoySyncs icon in the Activity Bar.
Click ⚡ Create.
You will receive a Project ID (e.g., JOY-X8B2-9A1F).
Your local IP and port will be displayed. Share these with your team!

2. Join a Session (Peer)

Go to the JoySyncs sidebar.
Click 🔗 Join.
Enter the Project ID, Host Address, and Port provided by the host.
Click Connect and start coding!

🤖 Tracking Copilot Edits

In group student projects, it's often important to know who wrote what. JoySyncs includes a unique heuristic engine that detects when a large block of code is inserted rapidly (indicative of a Copilot suggestion). These edits are marked in the dashboard and history as "AI Edits," helping teachers and students maintain transparency.

🛡️ Security & Privacy

Because JoySyncs is P2P:

Your code is never uploaded to the cloud.
Connections are direct between team members' computers.
All data is encrypted with AES-256 using the Project ID as part of the key.
Privacy is the default.

Created with ❤️ for students by Ruthvik Pedapondara.

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