VS Code Multiplayer

This extension is the server-backed version of your local multiplayer extension.

With this version:

• the shared project is stored on your server
• invited users can reconnect at any time
• collaboration continues even when the original host machine is offline

How it works

1. You run the global server from the server folder on your home machine.
2. In VS Code, run Start Global Multiplayer Session (Server).
3. The extension uploads the selected file/folder snapshot to your server.
4. The server returns an invite code.
5. Teammates use your server URL + invite code to join.
6. Every edit is saved to the server and broadcast to connected users.

Commands

• Start Global Multiplayer Session (Server)
• Join Global Multiplayer Session
• Stop Multiplayer Session
• Copy Global Session Invite
• Rejoin Last Session

Quick Start

1. Run the server on your home machine

cd "VS Code Multiplayer(global)/server"
npm install
npm run build
npm start

Server default: http://0.0.0.0:8787

2. Host globally from VS Code

• Right click a folder or file in Explorer
• Choose Start Global Multiplayer Session (Server)
• Enter your server URL, for example http://192.168.1.50:8787
• Share the invite code

3. Join globally

• Run Join Global Multiplayer Session
• Enter the same server URL
• Enter the invite code

Notes

• This version syncs text files (binary files are skipped).
• The canonical project state lives in server/data/projects.
• If you want internet access outside your LAN, expose your server securely (reverse proxy + TLS).