microsoft · chrmarti · Oct 4, 2023 · Oct 4, 2023
diff --git a/.devcontainer/README.md b/.devcontainer/README.md
@@ -4,6 +4,8 @@
 
 This repository includes configuration for a development container for working with Code - OSS in a local container or using [GitHub Codespaces](https://github.com/features/codespaces).
 
+> **Tip:** The default VNC password is `vscode`. The VNC server runs on port `5901` and a web client is available on port `6080`.
+
 ## Quick start - local
 
 If you already have VS Code and Docker installed, you can click the badge above or [here](https://vscode.dev/redirect?url=vscode://ms-vscode-remote.remote-containers/cloneInVolume?url=https://github.com/microsoft/vscode) to get started. Clicking these links will cause VS Code to automatically install the Dev Containers extension if needed, clone the source code into a container volume, and spin up a dev container for use.
@@ -12,42 +14,92 @@ If you already have VS Code and Docker installed, you can click the badge above
 
 2. **Important**: Docker needs at least **4 Cores and 8 GB of RAM** to run a full build with **9 GB of RAM** being recommended. If you are on macOS, or are using the old Hyper-V engine for Windows, update these values for Docker Desktop by right-clicking on the Docker status bar item and going to **Preferences/Settings > Resources > Advanced**.
 
-    > **Note:** The [Resource Monitor](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=mutantdino.resourcemonitor) extension is included in the container so you can keep an eye on CPU/Memory in the status bar.
+   > **Note:** The [Resource Monitor](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=mutantdino.resourcemonitor) extension is included in the container so you can keep an eye on CPU/Memory in the status bar.
 
 3. Install [Visual Studio Code Stable](https://code.visualstudio.com/) or [Insiders](https://code.visualstudio.com/insiders/) and the [Dev Containers](https://aka.ms/vscode-remote/download/containers) extension.
 
-    ![Image of Dev Containers extension](https://microsoft.github.io/vscode-remote-release/images/dev-containers-extn.png)
+   ![Image of Dev Containers extension](https://microsoft.github.io/vscode-remote-release/images/dev-containers-extn.png)
+
+   > **Note:** The Dev Containers extension requires the Visual Studio Code distribution of Code - OSS. See the [FAQ](https://aka.ms/vscode-remote/faq/license) for details.
+
+4. Press <kbd>Ctrl/Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>P</kbd> or <kbd>F1</kbd> and select **Dev Containers: Clone Repository in Container Volume...**.
+
+   > **Tip:** While you can use your local source tree instead, operations like `yarn install` can be slow on macOS or when using the Hyper-V engine on Windows. We recommend using the WSL filesystem on Windows or the "clone repository in container" approach on Windows and macOS instead since it uses "named volume" rather than the local filesystem.
+
+5. Type `https://github.com/microsoft/vscode` (or a branch or PR URL) in the input box and press <kbd>Enter</kbd>.
+
+6. After the container is running:
+    1. If you have the `DISPLAY` or `WAYLAND_DISPLAY` environment variables set locally (or in WSL on Windows), desktop apps in the container will be shown in local windows.
+    2. If these are not set, open a web browser and go to [http://localhost:6080](http://localhost:6080), or use a [VNC Viewer][def] to connect to `localhost:5901` and enter `vscode` as the password. Anything you start in VS Code, or the integrated terminal, will appear here.
+
+Next: **[Try it out!](#try-it)**
+
+## Quick start - GitHub Codespaces
+
+1. From the [microsoft/vscode GitHub repository](https://github.com/microsoft/vscode), click on the **Code** dropdown, select **Open with Codespaces**, and then click on **New codespace**. If prompted, select the **Standard** machine size (which is also the default).
+
+   > **Note:** You will not see these options within GitHub if you are not in the Codespaces beta.
+
+2. After the codespace is up and running in your browser, press <kbd>Ctrl/Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>P</kbd> or <kbd>F1</kbd> and select **Ports: Focus on Ports View**.
+
+3. You should see **VNC web client (6080)** under in the list of ports. Select the line and click on the globe icon to open it in a browser tab.
+
+    > **Tip:** If you do not see the port, <kbd>Ctrl/Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>P</kbd> or <kbd>F1</kbd>, select **Forward a Port** and enter port `6080`.
+
+4. In the new tab, you should see noVNC. Click **Connect** and enter `vscode` as the password.
+
+Anything you start in VS Code, or the integrated terminal, will appear here.
+
+Next: **[Try it out!](#try-it)**
 
-    > **Note:** The Dev Containers extension requires the Visual Studio Code distribution of Code - OSS. See the [FAQ](https://aka.ms/vscode-remote/faq/license) for details.
+### Using VS Code with GitHub Codespaces
 
-4. Due to the size of the repository we strongly recommend cloning it on a Linux filesystem for better bind mount performance. On macOS we recommend using a Docker volume (press <kbd>F1</kbd> and select **Dev Containers: Clone Repository in Container Volume...**) and on Windows we recommend using a WSL folder:
+You may see improved VNC responsiveness when accessing a codespace from VS Code client since you can use a [VNC Viewer][def]. Here's how to do it.
 
-- Make sure you are running a recent WSL version to get X11 and Wayland support.
-- Use the WSL extension for VS Code to open the cloned folder in WSL.
-- Press <kbd>F1</kbd> and select **Dev Containers: Reopen in Container**.
+1. Install [Visual Studio Code Stable](https://code.visualstudio.com/) or [Insiders](https://code.visualstudio.com/insiders/) and the the [GitHub Codespaces extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=GitHub.codespaces).
 
-> **Note:** For developing the desktop app locally, you will need X11's `DISPLAY` or Wayland's `WAYLAND_DISPLAY` environment variable set to allow for the Code - OSS window to display. See [Running GUI app on WSL](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/tutorials/gui-apps) for Windows and [Quartz](https://www.xquartz.org) for Mac.
+    > **Note:** The GitHub Codespaces extension requires the Visual Studio Code distribution of Code - OSS.
 
-### Try it
+2. After the VS Code is up and running, press <kbd>Ctrl/Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>P</kbd> or <kbd>F1</kbd>, choose **Codespaces: Create New Codespace**, and use the following settings:
+
+- `microsoft/vscode` for the repository.
+- Select any branch (e.g. **main**) - you can select a different one later.
+- Choose **Standard** (4-core, 8GB) as the size.
+
+3. After you have connected to the codespace, you can use a [VNC Viewer][def] to connect to `localhost:5901` and enter `vscode` as the password.
+
+    > **Tip:** You may also need change your VNC client's **Picture Quality** setting to **High** to get a full color desktop.
+
+4. Anything you start in VS Code, or the integrated terminal, will appear here.
+
+Next: **[Try it out!](#try-it)**
+
+## Try it
+
+This container uses the [Fluxbox](http://fluxbox.org/) window manager to keep things lean. **Right-click on the desktop** to see menu options. It works with GNOME and GTK applications, so other tools can be installed if needed.
+
+   > **Note:** You can also set the resolution from the command line by typing `set-resolution`.
 
 To start working with Code - OSS, follow these steps:
 
 1. In your local VS Code client, open a terminal (<kbd>Ctrl/Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>\`</kbd>) and type the following commands:
 
-    ```bash
-    yarn install
-    ./scripts/code.sh
-    ```
+   ```bash
+   yarn install
+   bash scripts/code.sh
+   ```
 
-2. You should now see Code - OSS!
+2. After the build is complete, open a web browser or a [VNC Viewer][def] to connect to the desktop environment as described in the quick start and enter `vscode` as the password.
+
+3. You should now see Code - OSS!
 
 Next, let's try debugging.
 
-1. Shut down Code - OSS by clicking the box in the upper right corner of the Code - OSS window.
+1. Shut down Code - OSS by clicking the box in the upper right corner of the Code - OSS window through your browser or VNC viewer.
 
 2. Go to your local VS Code client, and use the **Run / Debug** view to launch the **VS Code** configuration. (Typically the default, so you can likely just press <kbd>F5</kbd>).
 
-    > **Note:** If launching times out, you can increase the value of `timeout` in the "VS Code", "Attach Main Process", "Attach Extension Host", and "Attach to Shared Process" configurations in [launch.json](../../.vscode/launch.json). However, running `./scripts/code.sh` first will set up Electron which will usually solve timeout issues.
+   > **Note:** If launching times out, you can increase the value of `timeout` in the "VS Code", "Attach Main Process", "Attach Extension Host", and "Attach to Shared Process" configurations in [launch.json](../../.vscode/launch.json). However, running `./scripts/code.sh` first will set up Electron which will usually solve timeout issues.
 
 3. After a bit, Code - OSS will appear with the debugger attached!
 
@@ -57,22 +109,4 @@ Enjoy!
 
 The container comes with VS Code Insiders installed. To run it from an Integrated Terminal use `VSCODE_IPC_HOOK_CLI= /usr/bin/code-insiders .`.
 
-## Quick start - GitHub Codespaces
-
-1. From the [microsoft/vscode GitHub repository](https://github.com/microsoft/vscode), click on the **Code** dropdown, select **Open with Codespaces**, and then click on **New codespace**. If prompted, select the **Standard** machine size (which is also the default).
-
-   > **Note:** You will not see these options within GitHub if you are not in the Codespaces beta.
-
-### Try it
-
-To start working with Code - OSS Web, follow these steps:
-
-1. Open a terminal (<kbd>Ctrl/Cmd</kbd> + <kbd>Shift</kbd> + <kbd>\`</kbd>) and type the following commands:
-
-    ```bash
-    yarn install
-    yarn compile && yarn compile-web
-    ./scripts/code-web.sh
-    ```
-
-2. You should now see Code - OSS Web open in your browser!
+[def]: https://www.realvnc.com/en/connect/download/viewer/
diff --git a/.devcontainer/devcontainer-lock.json b/.devcontainer/devcontainer-lock.json
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+{
+  "features": {
+    "ghcr.io/devcontainers/features/desktop-lite:1": {
+      "version": "1.0.8",
+      "resolved": "ghcr.io/devcontainers/features/desktop-lite@sha256:e7dc4d37ab9e3d6e7ebb221bac741f5bfe07dae47025399d038b17af2ed8ddb7",
+      "integrity": "sha256:e7dc4d37ab9e3d6e7ebb221bac741f5bfe07dae47025399d038b17af2ed8ddb7"
+    }
+  }
+}
diff --git a/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json b/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
@@ -3,6 +3,12 @@
 	"build": {
 		"dockerfile": "Dockerfile"
 	},
+	"features": {
+		"ghcr.io/devcontainers/features/desktop-lite:1": {}
+	},
+	"containerEnv": {
+		"DISPLAY": "" // Allow the Dev Containers extension to set DISPLAY, post-create.sh will add it back in ~/.bashrc and ~/.zshrc if not set.
+	},
 	"overrideCommand": false,
 	"privileged": true,
 	"mounts": [
@@ -29,6 +35,17 @@
 			]
 		}
 	},
+	"forwardPorts": [6080, 5901],
+	"portsAttributes": {
+		"6080": {
+			"label": "VNC web client (noVNC)",
+			"onAutoForward": "silent"
+		},
+		"5901": {
+			"label": "VNC TCP port",
+			"onAutoForward": "silent"
+		}
+	},
 	"hostRequirements": {
 		"memory": "9gb"
 	}

diff --git a/.devcontainer/post-create.sh b/.devcontainer/post-create.sh
@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 #!/bin/sh
 
+echo 'export DISPLAY="${DISPLAY:-:1}"' | tee -a ~/.bashrc >> ~/.zshrc
+
 yarn install --network-timeout 180000
 yarn electron