VSCode on ChromeOS

Enable Linux on your Chromebook

in terminal run the following commands:

• sudo apt-get update 

• sudo apt-get install -y gnome-keyring 

• you can now close the terminal

download this file (this is for 64-bit AMD64)

• ensure you place it in or move it into the "linux" directory

double -click on the "file" to install:

• it should load!

if you want to connect from your local VSCode to a remote server, ensure the following:

• First Time

  • click the "open remote" button on the bottom left corner of VSCode

  • select "SSH"

    • it will install the SSH extension that is needed

  • select "Configure SSH Hosts ..."

    • pick the first option
      "/home/first.last/.ssh/config

  • enter the following:
    Host first.last@172.22.52.80
        HostName 172.22.52.80
        User first.last

    • close the window

  • goto "settings" (gear wheel on bottom left) and search for:

    • "Remote.SSH: Remote Server Listen On Socket"

    • turn on and close

  • now let's connect for the first time

  • NOTE: you will be asked for your password many times, that is OK

    • click the "open remote" button on the bottom left corner again

    • select "Connect to Host..."

    • select your connection:

      •  first.last@172.22.52.80

    • a new VSCode window might pop up, that is ok

      • select "linux" as your platform

    • select "continue", when asked about the fingerprint

    • enter your password (likely 2 or 3 times)

      • you should now be connected!

      • you should be able to see the connection in the bottom left corner

    • select "Open Folder"

      • select "public_html", since this is where you will be placing all you web stuff

      • enter your password (likely 2 or 3 times)

      • "trust" the author of the files

        • it is your directory!

    • to close the connection, click the bottom left corer

      • select Close Host Connection"

• All Other Times

  • open VSCode

    • you should see "Recent" ... "public_html [SSH ~172.22.52.80]" 

    • select that and enter your password

    • you should be in!