Copy selected local files to Remote Server just on your VS Code.
The local-edit → remote-run workflow for AI Coding Agents: Agents change files on your machine, Sync Anchor pushes the exact selection to the server where tests, training, and GPU jobs run.
Usage of the Extension
- Click the Sync Anchor icon in the Activity Bar (or run
Sync Anchor: Open Panel). - Pick a connection to copy files for (only live SSH sessions are listed).
- Set the local base (a folder on your local machine) and the remote base (a folder on the server).
- Check files/folders in the local tree, or drag a box to batch-select, then click Preview.
- Review the transfer queue (new / overwrite / skip), then Upload.
Configurations
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
syncAnchor.excludes |
[".git"] |
Glob-like patterns excluded from the tree and uploads. Entries matching the local base's .gitignore are excluded too. |
syncAnchor.backupBeforeOverwrite |
false |
Move remote files to ~/.sync-anchor-backup/<timestamp>/ before overwriting. |
Quick Start From Source
Prerequisites
- A remote host reachable over SSH
- Node.js 18+
Build & run
npm install
npm run compile # tsc → out/
npm test
npm run package # build the .vsix
Run the extension with F5 inside VS Code (launch.json is included).
Release Notes
See CHANGELOG.md.