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Feature Request: Sync SSH configurations across devices via Settings Sync
Type: Feature Request
Feature Request: Sync SSH configurations across devices via Settings Sync
Problem
Currently, SSH configurations for Remote Explorer are stored in the local SSH config file (~/.ssh/config or equivalent). While VS Code has robust Settings Sync functionality for extensions, snippets, and other settings, SSH configurations are not included in this synchronization mechanism.
Feature Request
Add support to include SSH connection configurations in VS Code's Settings Sync feature. This would allow users to maintain consistent SSH connection profiles across multiple devices without manually copying or synchronizing the SSH config file.
Use Case
As a developer working across multiple machines (work computer, home computer, laptop), I need my remote SSH connections to be consistent. Currently, I have to manually update the SSH config on each device when I add a new connection or modify an existing one.
Suggested Implementation
- Either sync the actual SSH config file contents
- Or create a VS Code-specific SSH connection manager that stores configurations in a format that can be synchronized via Settings Sync
- Ensure appropriate security measures for handling credentials
Benefits
- Improved developer experience with consistent remote development environments
- Reduced friction when switching between devices
- Aligned with VS Code's existing philosophy of cloud settings synchronization
VS Code version: Code - Insiders 1.101.0-insider (496ebc4723371f29c9ffa0319dcccb2d7bee7ee0, 2025-05-21T05:04:29.987Z) OS version: Windows_NT x64 10.0.26100 Modes:
