How does saving work over SSH/SFTP?

When you hit Ctrl+S (Cmd+S on Mac), SSH Desktop atomically uploads the updated buffer directly over your active encrypted SFTP channel in milliseconds with automatic checksum verification.

📝 Built-in App 4 • Embedded VS Code Engine

Embedded Monaco Code Editor over SSH

Q: Which languages are supported by the embedded Monaco editor?

Over 50 programming and configuration languages including Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Rust, Bash, YAML, JSON, Dockerfile, Nginx config, Apache config, SQL, HTML, CSS, and Markdown.

Stop struggling with Nano or downloading remote files. Edit remote scripts, Dockerfiles, and Nginx configurations with full syntax highlighting, in-place diffs, and instant Ctrl+S SFTP sync.

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App 4: Monaco Code Editor Screenshot

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Figure 1: Embedded Monaco Editor — Side-by-side configuration diff preview, 50+ languages, and direct Ctrl+S SFTP atomic saving.

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Full VS Code Power Inside Your Remote Desktop

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50+ Languages Supported

IntelliSense, syntax highlighting, bracket matching, and auto-indent for Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Rust, Bash, YAML, JSON, Dockerfile, Nginx, and SQL.

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In-Place Diff Viewer

Review every changed line side-by-side before committing changes to critical production files (e.g. nginx.conf or .env).

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Atomic SFTP Sync

Save directly over the wire with Ctrl+S. Automatically creates temporary atomic buffers to avoid partial writes or corruptions.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use standard VS Code keyboard shortcuts?

Yes! Ctrl+F for Find, Ctrl+H for Replace, Alt+Up/Down to move lines, Ctrl+/ to toggle comments, and multi-cursor editing (Alt+Click) are fully supported.

Can I open multiple files side-by-side in tabs?

Yes. The editor supports horizontal tabs, split-editor panes, and quick tab switching (Ctrl+Tab).

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