microsoft / microsoft/vscode-remote-release
One installation of vs code server on remote machine
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Description
Hi,
just a quick question, is it possible to install vs code server on remote machine just once for all users? Alternatively can I somehow change the destination of installation so its not located inside users home folder? Sadly we have no space in /home folder at all.
Thank you,
John
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
No files, tests, or entry points are named in the issue. Begin by reviewing how VS Code Server is installed for remote SSH users and determine whether a shared installation or an alternate destination is supported; done means documenting or implementing a confirmed approach that avoids filling /home.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- vscode
- Domain
- devtools
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 20/100