Bjorn Code

A VS Code extension for bi-directional file synchronization between a local workspace and a remote host over SSH/SFTP. Built for remote development workflows where you edit locally and need changes on a Raspberry Pi or Linux server instantly.

Available on the VS Code Marketplace.

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Features

• Persistent SSH/SFTP connection with automatic reconnect and exponential backoff.
• Auto-sync on save with debounce and a bounded-concurrency transfer queue.
• Bi-directional sync: push local changes to remote or pull remote changes to local.
• Conflict detection: creates conflict artifacts for manual resolution when both sides change.
• Activity Bar sidebar with connection status, sync queue, workspace browser, and remote file browser.
• Drag-and-drop import into the workspace tree with auto-upload.
• SSH password or private key authentication.
• Run Python scripts remotely, manage systemd services, open SSH terminals, tail live logs.
• Diff any local file against its remote version using VS Code's built-in diff editor.
• Include/exclude globs with mirror or selective sync mode.
• Master toggle to enable or disable sync globally.

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Installation

Open the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X), search for Bjorn Code, and click Install.

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Configuration

Set these in settings.json or via the extension settings UI:

Setting	Default	Description
bjornCode.enabled	false	Master sync switch
bjornCode.remoteIp	192.168.1.15	Remote machine IP
bjornCode.port	22	SSH port
bjornCode.username	bjorn	SSH username
bjornCode.password	""	SSH password (or use key)
bjornCode.remotePath	/home/bjorn	Remote base path

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Commands

Available from the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P):

• Push to Remote / Pull from Remote
• Toggle Connection
• Sync This File or Folder (context menu)
• Download Remote Version
• Compare with Remote
• Add to Sync Scope / Exclude from Sync
• Run Python File Remotely

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Remote Tools (sidebar)

• SSH Terminal
• Restart Bjorn service
• Reboot Pi
• Service Status
• Tail Service Logs
• Live Logs Panel

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Development

git clone https://github.com/infinition/bjorn-code.git
cd bjorn-code
npm install
npm run compile
# Press F5 in VS Code to launch with the extension loaded

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License

MIT. See LICENSE.