VS Code Server(code-server) is an open source project that runs Visual Studio Code on a remote server. You can directly access it with a browser and get almost the same development experience as the desktop version. The advantage of doing so is that the code, environment and dependencies remain at the remote end, and you can continue to develop at any time whether you are at home, in the office or on a business trip.

Next, we will use Docker(Windows as an example) to deploy VS Code Server with one click, and realize remote access by combining Aweray Aweshell intranet penetration. Even if there is no public network IP and port mapping is not possible, it can be accessed safely.

One command to run VS Code Server with Docker (code-server)

In a Windows PowerShell/CMD or Linux/Mac terminal, run the command to start the VS Code Server container.

After running, enter localhost:8080 and password in the browser to enter VS Code Server interface.

Use Aweray Aweshell to achieve intranet penetration, allowing remote access to VS Code Server

What if you want to remotely access the deployed VS Code Server(code-server), only to find that the home broadband does not have public network IP, and the superior router (optical cat) does not have management rights and cannot configure port mapping, thus making remote access impossible?

At this time, we can combine Aweray to Aweshell intranet penetration and get through remote access. even if there is no public network IP and no port mapping, we can remotely access VS Code Server(code-server).

Go to the Aweray official website to download the Aweray Aweshell client (supports Windows, Linux, MacOS, Docker and various NAS), install and log in the account on the VS Code Server(code-server) server.

Add "HTTPS mapping" to the client, fill in the local LAN IP address of the intranet host, and the intranet port 8080.

After saving, you can obtain a remote access address in the form of a domain name. Enter the address with a mobile phone or remote computer, and you can access VS Code Server(code-server) anytime and anywhere.

Since VS Code Server contains source code, it is recommended to Aweray Aweshell security functions, such as: Web access password authentication, password must be entered to restrict external access; Access source restriction, only specified IP, device and browser connection are allowed.

At the same time, the Aweray Aweshell also has a blasting protection function, which can automatically identify and intercept high-frequency access requests that may pose a threat to the mapping service.

Through the above tutorial, Docker deploys VS Code Server with one click, and combined with Aweray Aweshell intranet penetration, everyone can continue to develop in any device and any place, whether it is individual developers, telecommuting or team collaboration, this scheme can be applied.