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What is it

The Vertra Cloud extension for Visual Studio Code allows you to manage the entire lifecycle of your applications without leaving the editor. Deploy, follow logs, manage files and monitor your projects” status directly from VSCode”s sidebar.
The extension is available on Visual Studio Marketplace.

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Installation

1

Open VSCode

Open Visual Studio Code on your computer.
2

Access Extensions Tab

Click the extensions icon in the left sidebar or press Ctrl+Shift+X (Windows/Linux) / Cmd+Shift+X (macOS).
3

Search for Extension

Search for “Vertra Cloud” in the search bar.
4

Install

Click “Install” on the extension published by VertraCloud.
5

Authenticate

After installation, click the Vertra Cloud icon in the sidebar and log in with your account.
Alternatively, install via command line: 
code --install-extension VertraCloud.vertra-cloud

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Features

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Quick Deploy

Deploy the project open in VSCode directly to Vertra Cloud. The extension automatically compresses files, excluding unnecessary directories like node_modules and venv.
  1. Press Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P
  2. Type “Vertra: Deploy”
  3. Select the target application or create a new one

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Application Management

View and manage your applications directly from the sidebar:
  • Start / Stop / Restart — Control container lifecycle
  • Real-time logs — Follow your program output in integrated terminal
  • Status — See CPU, memory and status of each application
  • Environment variables — View and edit envs without accessing dashboard

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File Management

Navigate and edit files from your remote application:
  • View file tree of the container
  • Edit files directly with VSCode editor
  • Upload and download individual files

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Monitoring

Monitor real-time metrics:
  • CPU and memory usage
  • Container status (online/offline)
  • Uptime time
  • Logs with error highlighting

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Benefits in Development Flow

The VSCode extension reduces friction between development and deployment, bringing advantages such as:
  • Quick iteration — Change code and deploy without switching context between editor and browser
  • Easier debugging — View real-time logs in VSCode’s integrated terminal
  • Centralized management — Manage multiple applications without opening the dashboard
  • Git integration — Combine with your existing Git flow for continuous deployment

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Requirements

  • Visual Studio Code 1.80 or higher
  • Active Vertra Cloud account
  • Internet connection

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Troubleshooting

Make sure the extension is installed and enabled. Restart VSCode after installation.
Log out and log in again. Check if your API token hasn’t expired in the dashboard settings.
Check if .gitignore or .vscodeignore is configured to exclude node_modules, venv and other heavy directories.