Aug 2, 2026· 6 min read
How to Connect to a Remote Server with SSH in VS Code
Use the Remote - SSH extension to connect VS Code to a remote Linux, macOS, or Windows server over SSH and edit code as if it were local.
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Aug 2, 2026· 7 min read
How to Create a Dev Container for VS Code with devcontainer.json
Create a devcontainer.json file to define a Docker-based development environment that opens in VS Code with the exact tools, extensions, and settings your project needs.
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Aug 2, 2026· 6 min read
How to Use VS Code Remote Tunnels Without SSH
Access your VS Code environment on a remote machine from anywhere using secure tunnels. No SSH, no firewall changes, no public IP address required.
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Aug 2, 2026· 5 min read
How to Open a GitHub Repository in VS Code Without Cloning It
Browse, search, and edit a GitHub repository directly in VS Code without creating a local clone. Use the GitHub Repositories extension for a virtual workspace.
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Aug 2, 2026· 6 min read
How to Use GitHub Codespaces in VS Code
Create, open, and manage a GitHub Codespaces cloud development environment from VS Code using the official GitHub extension.
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Aug 2, 2026· 6 min read
How to Forward Ports in VS Code for Local and Remote Development
Use the VS Code Ports view to expose a local service through a dev tunnel or map a service from an SSH host, Dev Container, or Codespace.
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Aug 2, 2026· 8 min read
10 Best AI Coding Extensions for VS Code in 2026
Ten current AI coding extensions for VS Code, compared by publisher, workflow, price model, privacy, and level of access.
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Aug 2, 2026· 5 min read
How to Set Up GitHub Copilot Free in VS Code
Set up GitHub Copilot Free in VS Code with a GitHub account, verify inline suggestions, check usage, and review the current privacy controls.
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Aug 2, 2026· 6 min read
How to Use GitHub Copilot Inline Suggestions in VS Code
Use GitHub Copilot inline suggestions in VS Code to get ghost text completions and next edit suggestions as you type. Learn to accept, reject, and control suggestions.
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Aug 2, 2026· 6 min read
How to Use Copilot Chat with Files, Folders, Symbols, and Terminal Context
Add files, folders, code symbols, terminal output, and web content as context in Copilot Chat with the context picker, mentions, and drag and drop.
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Aug 2, 2026· 8 min read
How to Use Coding Agents and the Agents Window in VS Code
Use coding agents and the Preview Agents window in VS Code Insiders. Start isolated sessions, review changes, validate results, and control agent permissions.
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Aug 2, 2026· 7 min read
How to Use Custom Instructions in VS Code with AGENTS.md and .instructions.md
Set up custom instructions in VS Code with copilot-instructions.md, .instructions.md, and AGENTS.md files for project and file-specific rules.
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