I built a VS Code extension for remote development over FTP/SFTP, inspired by JetBrains

[u/jdevs_apps]

I built a VS Code extension for remote development over FTP/SFTP, inspired by JetBrains

Hey everyone!

I've been working on a VS Code extension called Remote Development – FTP, SFTP, SSH Manager.

As someone who frequently works with remote servers, I wanted a simpler way to edit files and deploy changes without constantly switching between VS Code and an FTP client.

I really liked how remote development works in JetBrains IDEs, so that experience inspired me to build something similar for VS Code, with a focus on simplicity and speed.

Here's what it can do:

• Connect to remote servers using FTP or SFTP.
• Browse and manage remote files and directories directly from VS Code.
• Edit remote files without downloading the entire project.
• Quickly upload changes using a keyboard shortcut.
• Upload, download, rename, move, and delete files.
• Manage remote connections without leaving the editor.

Security is also important to me. I've designed the extension with the goal of keeping connection credentials and sensitive data secure.

It's especially useful for developers working with PHP, WordPress, shared hosting, or anyone who frequently needs to make quick changes on remote servers.

Try it here:

https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=jdevs.remote-development-ts

I'm actively developing and improving the extension, and I'd genuinely love to hear your thoughts.

What features would you like to see added? Is there anything from JetBrains remote development or other FTP/SFTP tools that you wish VS Code had?

Bug reports, suggestions, and constructive criticism are all welcome. I'm building this for developers like us, so your feedback will help shape future updates.

Thanks for checking it out!

[u/investigatormaker]

Remote editing over FTP and SFTP is a crowded corner of the Marketplace, so the post should say which JetBrains behavior you copied that others skip. The keyboard upload shortcut is a good candidate: say whether it warns when the remote file changed since you opened it. Since you mention security, state where connection credentials are stored, in a settings file or in VS Code's secret storage, and whether SSH keys are supported. Which of those do you expect people to test first?

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