SSH Studio

## Inspiration

VS Code Remote SSH often needs to download a VS Code Server before it can work. This becomes a problem when I need to develop in an offline or restricted network environment.

That inspired me to build SSH Studio, a lightweight remote development workspace that works through an existing SSH connection without relying on an internet download.

## What It Does

SSH Studio combines:

• SSH connections
• Remote file management
• Code editing
• Integrated terminals
• Workspace search
• Port forwarding

The goal is simple:

$$ \text{SSH} + \text{Editor} + \text{SFTP} + \text{Terminal} = \text{One Remote Workspace} $$

## How I Built It

I built the desktop application with Electron, React, and TypeScript. It uses Monaco Editor for code editing, xterm.js for terminals, and SSH/SFTP for remote communication and file operations.

## What I Learned

I learned how to manage SSH sessions, safely edit remote files, synchronize terminals with remote workspaces, and design an application that remains useful in offline environments.

## Challenges

The main challenges were handling unstable connections, safely saving remote files, transferring files efficiently, supporting different authentication methods, and delivering an IDE-like experience without depending on a large remote service.

Built With

• react
• typescript
• vue