Using visual studio desktop

[RemyDG0]

I would like to know if it is possible to connect using this server from the Remote Development of desktop VS Code app with the remote extension

[code-asher]

No, the remote extensions cannot connect to code-server, it is web-only. But, this is not necessary anyway, VS Code has their own server that will be automatically downloaded and used on the remote machine when you connect from desktop.

[RemyDG0]

I like the use on a desktop app rather than only in a web browser. Is there any way to connect using the vs code desktop app ?

[code-asher]

The desktop app can already connect to remote servers, no need to use install or use code-server at all. Just connect via ssh and it should work.

You can also use code-server for web and the desktop app side-by-side, but they will not share settings or extensions.

[RemyDG0]

But I wanted to use vs code in a docker container.

[benz0li]

@RemyDG0 See Developing inside a Container + Development Container Specification

Example: Data Science dev containers

[code-asher]

Ah my bad, I thought you were connecting to a remote server. Yup you can use VS Code desktop with containers as well, no need to install code-server.