With third-party extensions, you can use code-server to collaborate with other developers in real time.
Duckly allows you to share your code in real-time even with people using different IDEs (like JetBrains and VSCode).
Cross-IDE support,
Real-time typing,
P2P encrypted,
Voice and audio chat,
Terminal sharing
Duckly uses an extension to provide real time sharing features
Install the Duckly extension from OpenVSX on code-server.
SERVICE_URL=https://open-vsx.org/vscode/gallery \
ITEM_URL=https://open-vsx.org/vscode/item \
code-server --install-extension gitduck.code-streaming
Refresh you code-server window. You should now be able to see the Duckly extension.
As code-server is based on VS Code, you can follow the steps described on Duckly's Pair programming with VS Code page and skip the installation step.
CodeTogether is a real-time cross-IDE replacement for Microsoft Live Share providing:
Cross-IDE support - between VS Code, Eclipse, IntelliJ and IDEs based on them (browser or desktop)
Real-time editing - shared or individual cursors for pairing, mobbing, swarming, or whatever
P2P encrypted - servers can't decrypt the traffic (Security Details )
SaaS or On-premises options
Shared servers, terminals, and consoles
Unit Testing - with support for Red, Green, Refactor TDD
Joining via a web browser or your preferred IDE
Free unlimited 1 hour sessions with 4 participants
Multiple plans including free or paid options
Install the CodeTogether extension from OpenVSX on code-server.
SERVICE_URL=https://open-vsx.org/vscode/gallery \
ITEM_URL=https://open-vsx.org/vscode/item \
code-server --install-extension genuitecllc.codetogether
CodeTogether requires VS Code's proposed API to run. Start code-server with the following flag:
code-server --enable-proposed-api genuitecllc.codetogether
Another option would be to add a value in code-server's config file .
Refresh code-server and navigate to the CodeTogether icon in the sidebar to host or join a coding session.
