Code Server

knot provides access to the web-based Code Server, offering a browser-accessible development environment similar to Visual Studio Code.

Starting Code Server

1. Ensure the space is running.

2. Click the Code Server icon (#2) next to the running space.

   

3. A new window will open, launching the Code Server interface.

Code Server Configuration

• By default, Code Server starts without any pre-installed configuration or plugins.
• Users can customize Code Server by adding extensions, themes, and settings, just as they would in the desktop version of Visual Studio Code.
• For more details on Code Server, visit the code-server project page.

Persistence Across Restarts

If the space template includes a volume for /home/, all changes made to Code Server, including installed plugins and configurations, will persist across space restarts.

Permissions and Template Requirements

• To use Code Server, the user must have a role with the Use Code Server permission.
• Code Server must be enabled in the space template for the feature to be available.