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July 9, 2025

# Launch Week: Seamless Hybrid Workflows - Local Freedom, Remote Power

_Seamlessly bridge cloud power and local tools—no plugins, no lock-in, just native-feeling workflows that developers enjoy._

## Coder Desktop GA

Bridge local tools and remote environments without plugins or workarounds.

- **Secure file sync and VPN access**: Work as if everything is on your local machine.
- **One-click access to remote IDEs, RDP, and VNC**: No special extensions needed.
- **Port mapping for LAN-like access**: Connect to workspace ports like they’re local.

[Documentation](https://coder.com/docs/user-guides/desktop) | [Blog post](https://coder.com/blog/launch-week-2025-hybrid-workflows#coder-desktop-bridging-the-gap-between-local-and-remote-development)

## MCP Server Beta

Connect external AI agents and developer tools to Coder workspaces via the Model Context Protocol.

- **Run agents outside of Coder**: Use chat clients or custom tools to control workspaces.
- **CLI-hosted server**: Start the MCP server locally with helper commands for agents like Claude and Cursor.
- **Workspace automation**: Create, manage, and run commands on workspaces via protocol actions.

[Documentation](https://coder.com/docs/ai-coder/mcp-server) | [Blog post](https://coder.com/blog/launch-week-2025-hybrid-workflows#mcp-server-enable-ai-agents-to-orchestrate-Coder)

## New JetBrains Toolbox Plugin

Launch JetBrains IDEs from the workspace dashboard with no manual setup.

- **One-click IDE launch buttons**: Open IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, CLion, and more from the dashboard.
- **Toolbox-driven provisioning**: Manage IDE installs and versions using JetBrains Toolbox.
- **Improved performance and stability**: Enjoy remote development that feels closer to local development

[Registry Module](https://registry.coder.com/modules/coder/jetbrains) | [Documentation](https://coder.com/docs/user-guides/workspace-access/jetbrains/toolbox) | [Blog post](https://coder.com/blog/launch-week-2025-hybrid-workflows#jetbrains-toolbox-plugin-cloud-ready-ides-in-coder-workspaces)