Local Development Tools
Workspace Manager workspaces integrate with your local development tools. This section covers file synchronization, port forwarding, and IDE connectivity.
Overview
Section titled “Overview”You can connect to workspaces using:
- File Synchronization — Automatically sync files between your local machine and workspace with Mutagen or rsync
- Port Forwarding — Access workspace services (web, database, etc.) from your local machine
- JetBrains IDEs — IntelliJ IDEA, PhpStorm, WebStorm, and other JetBrains products
- Visual Studio Code — Using the Remote-SSH extension
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”Before connecting local tools, ensure you have:
- SSH access configured (see SSH documentation)
- Your SSH keys set up in your WSM profile
- The workspace is running
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”- Automatically Syncing Files — Real-time file sync with Mutagen (recommended) or rsync
- Port Forwarding — Access workspace services locally
- Connecting JetBrains IDEs — Remote development with JetBrains
- Connecting Visual Studio Code — Remote development with VS Code