🚀 How I Built a Bridge Between VS Code and My Phone — VSCoder Copilot

#ai #vscode #productivity #mobile

Ever wished you could review pull requests or fix bugs from your phone without SSH or remote desktop?
I had that same problem — so I built a bridge that connects GitHub Copilot on your desktop to your mobile device, securely and instantly.

🧠 The Idea

Developers often work on the go — but tools like VS Code and GitHub Copilot are tied to the desktop.
My goal was simple:

Make Copilot available anywhere — without sacrificing privacy or setup simplicity.

That’s how VSCoder Copilot was born: a mobile companion app that lets you chat with AI, review code, and make quick fixes right from your phone.

⚙️ How It Works

VS Code Extension runs a lightweight server on your desktop
Mobile App connects using a secure 6-digit pairing code
Both communicate via an encrypted Discovery API — no port forwarding or VPN required
AI responses are synced instantly between VS Code and your phone

Here’s the flow 👇

Phone → Secure Cloud → VS Code Extension
      ↕              ↕
   Real-time AI chat + file edits

🔒 Security First

End-to-end encryption
Temporary pairing codes that expire every 10 minutes
Device approval required before connection
All data stays between your devices — no cloud file storage

📱 Real-World Use Cases

Review PRs while commuting 🚆
Fix small bugs without opening a laptop ☕
Ask Copilot questions about your workspace while away 🧠
Keep coding even when traveling 🌍

🧩 Tech Stack

VS Code Extension: TypeScript
Mobile App: React Native + Expo + Firebase
Backend: Go + WebSocket Discovery API
AI Models: GitHub Copilot (GPT-4o, Claude 3.5, etc.)

🌟 Why I Built It

I wanted a seamless way to continue coding without context switching — to have my entire workspace available anywhere.
Instead of syncing files or using remote desktops, I created a bridge — lightweight, secure, and developer-friendly.

🧪 Try It Out

📦 VS Code Extension: VSCoder Copilot on Marketplace
📱 Mobile App: Google Play Store
🌐 Website: vscodercopilot.com.tr

💬 Feedback Welcome

I’d love to hear your thoughts —
What would make this more useful for you?
Offline sync? Team collaboration?
Drop a comment below or DM me — I read everything.

Tags: #vscode #ai #mobile #productivity

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