Fleet Launcher (Early Access Program) JetBrains
winget install --id=JetBrains.FleetLauncher.EAP -e You can install JetBrains Fleet on a remote machine for remote development. This addresses the case when you have a powerful box at home or in the office, and you want to use your local workstation as a thin client. This approach allows you to leverage higher compute capacity and avoid running heavy tasks locally.
JetBrains Fleet Launcher is a tool designed to enable remote development using JetBrains Fleet. It allows developers to install Fleet on a remote machine, leveraging its higher compute capacity while using their local workstation as a thin client. This approach optimizes performance by offloading heavy tasks from the local environment.
Key Features:
- Remote Development Support: Install and run JetBrains Fleet on a remote machine, enabling seamless development without the need for resource-intensive operations locally.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Supports macOS (from version 12) and Windows (starting with Windows 10 Version 21H2), ensuring flexibility across different operating systems.
- Optimized WSL Experience: For Windows users leveraging WSL, Fleet Launcher recommends Windows 11 22H2 or later alongside WSL2 version 2.1 or higher to ensure optimal performance.
- SSH Connectivity for Linux and macOS: Enables remote development over SSH, with support for bash or similar shells as the default login environment, enhancing accessibility for developers on these platforms.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for developers who prefer a lightweight local setup while utilizing powerful remote resources. Fleet Launcher simplifies the process of setting up a remote development environment, allowing users to focus on coding without being constrained by local hardware limitations. It is particularly beneficial for those working with resource-intensive tasks or needing consistent performance across different computing environments.
Installation:
JetBrains Fleet Launcher can be installed via winget, ensuring a smooth setup process for developers.