Open VSCode

Description

A fully functional VSCode integrated development environment (IDE) in the browser, based on the fully open-source version of VSCode.

Login is done via SRAM. The workspace also installs additional development tools:

• conda
• poetry
• uv

Upon request we can help you to automate the installation of packages or automate other installations (e.g. tools for data transfer). Automating these steps will make it easier to work following our tips for responsible use.

Creation

Create a storage volume

If desired, first create a storage volume before creating the workspace.

See the Getting started page for more info about how and why to create a storage volume.

Create a workspace

In the Research Cloud portal click the ‘Create a new workspace’ button and follow the steps in the wizzard.

See the workspace creation manual page for more guidance.

Access

This catalog item uses SURF Research Access Management (SRAM) authentication.

In order to be able to request access to Catalog Items, you must be marked as having the ‘Developer’ role in your Collaboration in SRAM. This is the case by default if the CO was created for you. However, if you were invited later, it may be necessary to add yourself (or ask your CO-admin to add you) to the src_co_developer group.

Follow the steps mentioned here to request access.

Data transfer options

See our data transfer manuals.

Usage

Working with Python Environments

This workspace includes uv, conda, and poetry for Python environment management. See the Python environment manual for best practices and getting started.

Terminal and Commands

Access the integrated terminal with Ctrl+` or via the Terminal menu. With sudo rights, you can install additional system packages using sudo apt install.

Tips

Sudo rights

Sudo rights can be obtained by adding collaboration members to the src_co_admin group in SRAM.

Members with sudo rights can install system-level packages and perform administrative tasks on the workspace.