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VS Code

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a popular open-source code editor that supports a range of languages and extensions. We offer VS Code through code-server as a tool for developing code on Hyak. Our OnDemand application allows users to connect to allocated compute nodes without a complicated ProxyJump setup.

Accessing VS Code​

  1. Navigate to Interactive Apps and select VS Code.
  2. Select a VS Code-Server container.
  3. Optionally specify a working directory and data directory (see below).
  4. Click Launch to start the VS Code-Server container.

Working Directory vs. Data Directory​

When launching VS Code through Open OnDemand, you can specify both a working and data directory:

  • Working Directory: This is the root directory of your VS Code workspace. The files and code you work on will be located here. You should set this to the project folder or the location where your source code resides.

  • Data Directory: This is where VS Code extensions and settings are stored. If you change this directory after installing extensions, you may need to reinstall or migrate them. Keeping this separate from your working directory helps preserve your home directory quota since extensions and cache files can consume a lot of space. Choosing a location with ample storage (such as personal scratch/lab space) can help prevent running out of space in your home directory.

FAQ​

  • Why can't I find an extension? VS Code-Server supports extensions from the Open-VSX extension gallery. Because of this, you may not find all available extensions on Microsoft's marketplace.
  • How can I install my own extensions? You can install your own .VSIX extension files by uploading them and installing them manually with Right Click -> Install Extension VSIX.
  • How can I reuse my VS Code configuration? You can sync your VS Code settings, extensions, and preferences across sessions by using the Settings Sync extension.