Supported IDEs
Which editors work with Citrix SecurSpaces™, and how each one connects.
Cloud IDE
VS Code for Web is the only Cloud IDE the platform ships. It runs in a browser tab and requires nothing installed locally.
If your team needs a different browser-based IDE, it can be built into a custom workspace image. See Container image requirements.
Local IDEs over SSH
| IDE | Connection method |
|---|---|
| VS Code Desktop | SecurSpaces extension, one-click from the console |
| Cursor | SecurSpaces extension, one-click from the console |
| Windsurf | SecurSpaces extension, one-click from the console |
| Kiro | SecurSpaces extension, one-click from the console |
| JetBrains Gateway | SSH configuration through the Gateway interface |
| Other SSH-capable editors | Manual SSH key pair |
For the connection procedure, see Connect over SSH.
For where source code, credentials, and extension data reside when a local IDE is used, see Working from a local IDE.
Extensions
There is one extension to install. Citrix Secure Developer Spaces - Remote SSH is published on the VS Code Marketplace and on Open VSX. Its own documentation refers to it as Citrix SDS - Remote SSH.
It has two parts, and you do not need to install or manage the second one.
| Part | Runs on | Provides |
|---|---|---|
| The extension you install | Your local machine | The sidebar, sign-in, the workspace list, SSH connections, and the status bar. Your access token stays on your machine and is never placed on the workspace. |
| A companion component, packaged inside it | Inside the workspace | Reports activity, so a workspace you are actively using is not paused by idle detection, and responds to network quality measurements. |
The companion component is installed into the workspace automatically when you connect.
Extension sidebar
The sidebar is titled Secure Developer Spaces. Workspaces are grouped by project, and each project has an add button. A Quick links section at the bottom provides Open SDS Console, Edit profile settings, and Troubleshoot connection.
Workspace states
| State | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Running | The workspace is running, but your IDE is not connected to it |
| Connected | Your IDE is connected to this workspace. The row is highlighted. |
| Paused | The workspace is paused |
Workspace row controls
| Control | Available when |
|---|---|
| Connect | The workspace is running and not connected |
| Start (play icon) | The workspace is paused |
| Pause (pause icon) | The workspace is running or connected |
Workspace contents
Expand a workspace to see what it contains: its workspace apps, its cloned repositories, and its mount points. Mount points that you cannot write to are labeled read-only.