Toolbox App
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Toolbox App 2.6 现已推出，搭载远程开发支持
Toolbox App 2.6 引入了对远程开发的支持，允许您在本地和远程服务器上管理 JetBrains 工具和项目。
您可以连接到不同的主机平台，包括 Windows、macOS 和 Linux，并使用集成的 OpenSSH 实现安全且可定制的 SSH 连接。 Toolbox App 支持连接到远程 SSH 主机，以及 Coder、Gitpod 和 CodeCanvas 等提供商的环境。
远程 JetBrains IDE 工具管理
在本地工具管理功能的基础上，Toolbox App 将此功能扩展到远程环境。 这意味着您可以像在本地一样轻松地在远程主机上安装、访问、更新和监控 JetBrains IDE。
您可以在所有主流操作系统上一致地管理开发环境，连接到运行 Linux、Windows 或 macOS 的远程主机。
Toolbox App 的远程开发支持利用 OpenSSH，提供企业级安全性和灵活性。 只需导入 SSH 设置即可开始工作。 这种方式支持 ProxyJump、MFA、反向代理、自定义 IdentityFile 设置、askpass 集成等高级功能，甚至可以替换 SSH 二进制文件。 通过使用熟悉的 OpenSSH 工具，Toolbox App 使远程连接安全、可定制且易于设置。
通过插件扩展
Toolbox App 2.6 引入了插件 API，允许经批准的合作伙伴自定义和添加其功能以匹配特定工作流和远程环境。
要安装现有插件，请打开 Toolbox App，导航到 Manage providers（管理提供商）部分，然后点击所需插件旁边的 Install（安装）按钮。 安装完成后，您就可以将 Coder、Gitpod 和 CodeCanvas 等工具集成到您的工作流中。
这些插件在与各团队密切合作的基础上构建，确保从设置到开发的顺畅体验。
无论您已经在使用这些平台还是只是在探索，这都是直接从 Toolbox App 充分利用其功能的绝佳机会。 查看 Coder、Gitpod 和 CodeCanvas（JetBrains 解决方案）能提供什么，并了解它们如何进一步改进您的远程开发工作流。
更多插件目前正在开发，我们的目标是进一步扩展 Toolbox App 与更广泛云开发工具的兼容性。 请继续关注新插件的动态。 如果您希望将解决方案迁移到 Toolbox，请随时填写联系表，联系我们获取指南和文档。
早期用户的反馈
自 Toolbox App 2.6 EAP 启动以来，开发者一直渴望探索新的远程开发功能。 我们收到了早期用户的积极反馈，他们已经将其集成到工作流中。 以下是他们的评价：
“这看起来是启动远程 IDE 的绝佳方式，太感谢了！”
Jakub N
“太棒了，谢谢！！ 我一直在等这个。 到目前为止，从我的 Mac 到 Parallels 内部的 Windows 11 连接一切正常。”
Chris S.
“从 Windows 11 连接到 macOS 完全没问题。 一切顺利，时机也正好”
David M.
“我终于可以告别卡顿的 NoMachine 生活，使用功能齐全的本地 IDE 连接到远程 Linux 开发服务器了。”
Dani F
使用入门
在 Toolbox App 中开始远程开发从未如此简单！ 只需下载或更新到最新的 Toolbox App 版本，切换到 SSH 上下文，然后连接到您的远程主机。 从终端复制您常用的 SSH 命令或输入您的用户名和主机详细信息（就像您从 EC2 控制台执行的操作一样）。 如果它在终端中有效，那么它也将在 Toolbox App 中有效。
连接后，安装您的首选 JetBrains IDE。 为了获得最佳体验，我们建议使用 2025.1 版本，其中包含最新的远程开发更新。
如果您已经在 SSH 配置或 JetBrains Gateway 中设置了 SSH 连接，则无需从头开始。 将现有配置导入 Toolbox App 即可继续工作，无需额外设置。
有关更详细的说明和故障排查，请参阅我们的文档。
其他改进
远程开发是 Toolbox App 2.6 的主要功能，但此版本还包括多项备受期待的改进，这些改进旨在增强整体用户体验：
- Toolbox App 现在可以直接在采用 ARM64 架构的 Windows 设备上运行，提供更好的性能。
- 您现在可以在 Toolbox App 界面中更改字体大小，改进不同屏幕设置中的无障碍功能和舒适度。
此外，Toolbox App 已正式登陆 Microsoft Store，更易于在 Windows 系统上安装和更新。
我们期待听到您对 Toolbox App 2.6 的反馈！ 您的反馈有助于我们改进，因此请在评论中告诉我们您的想法并分享您的经验或技巧。
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Toolbox App 2.6 Is Here With Remote Development Support
Toolbox App 2.6 introduces support for remote development, allowing you to manage JetBrains tools and projects both locally and on remote servers.
You can connect to different host platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, and use the integrated OpenSSH for secure and customizable SSH connections. The Toolbox App supports connections to remote SSH hosts, as well as to environments by providers such as Coder, Gitpod, and CodeCanvas.
Remote JetBrains IDE tool management
Building upon its local tool management capabilities, the Toolbox App has extended this functionality to remote environments. This means you can install, access, update, and monitor your JetBrains IDEs on remote hosts just as easily as you do locally.
You can manage your development environments consistently across all major operating systems, connecting to remote hosts running Linux, Windows, or macOS.
The Toolbox App’s remote development support leverages OpenSSH, offering enterprise-level security and flexibility. Simply import your SSH settings and start working. This approach supports advanced features such as ProxyJump, MFA, reverse proxy, custom IdentityFile settings, askpass integration, and even the ability to replace the SSH binary. By using familiar OpenSSH tools, the Toolbox App makes remote connections secure, customizable, and easy to set up.
Extensibility through plugins
Toolbox App 2.6 introduces a Plugin API, which allows approved partners to customize and add to its functionality to match specific workflows and remote environments.
To install existing plugins, open the Toolbox App, navigate to the Manage providers section, and click the Install button next to the desired plugin. Once the installation is complete, you’re ready to integrate tools like Coder, Gitpod, and CodeCanvas into your workflow.
These plugins are built in close collaboration with their respective teams to ensure a smooth experience from setup to development.
Whether you’re already using these platforms or just exploring, this is a great opportunity to take full advantage of their features directly from the Toolbox App. Check out what Coder, Gitpod, and CodeCanvas (a JetBrains solution) have to offer, and see how they can improve your remote development workflows even more.
More plugins are currently in development, as we aim to further expand the Toolbox App’s compatibility with a wider range of cloud development tools. Stay tuned for updates as new plugins become available. If you’re looking to migrate your solution to Toolbox, feel free to reach out to us for guides and documentation by filling out the contact form.
Feedback from early users
Since the start of the Toolbox App 2.6 EAP, developers have been eager to explore the new remote development features. We’ve received positive feedback from early users who have already integrated it into their workflows. Here’s what they have to say:
“This looks like a great way to launch the remote IDE, thanks a lot!”
Jakub N
“This is so awesome, thank you!! I have been waiting for this. Working perfectly so far connecting to Windows 11 inside Parallels from my Mac.”
Chris S.
“Locked and loaded from Windows 11 connecting into MacOS. So far so good, and perfect timing”
David M.
“Finally, a way to replace my laggy NoMachine experience with a fully-featured local IDE connecting to my remote Linux dev server.”
Dani F
Getting started
Getting started with remote development in the Toolbox App couldn’t be easier! Just download or update to the latest Toolbox App release, switch to the SSH context, and connect to your remote host. Simply copy your usual SSH command from the terminal or enter your username and host details (like you do from the EC2 console). If it works in the terminal, it’ll work in the Toolbox App, too.
Once connected, install your preferred JetBrains IDE. For the best experience, we recommend using the 2025.1 version, which include the most recent remote development updates.
If you already have SSH connections set up in your SSH config or JetBrains Gateway, there’s no need to start from scratch. Just import your existing configurations into the Toolbox App and continue working without any extra setup.
For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting, please refer to our documentation.
Additional improvements
While remote development is the headline feature in Toolbox App 2.6, this release also includes several highly requested improvements that enhance the overall user experience:
- Toolbox App now runs natively on Windows devices with ARM64 architecture, delivering better performance.
- You can now change the font size in the Toolbox App interface, improving accessibility and comfort across different screen setups.
Moreover, the Toolbox App is now officially available in the Microsoft Store, so installation and updates on Windows systems are even more convenient.
We’d love to hear your thoughts on Toolbox App 2.6! Your feedback helps us improve, so please let us know your thoughts and share your experiences or tips in the comments.
The JetBrains Toolbox App team
