Cloud Ide

The CodePlanet Cloud IDE is a full-featured development environment built right into your browser. Write, edit, and sync code without leaving the platform.

Features

🖥️ Monaco Editor

The same powerful editor that powers VS Code:

• Syntax highlighting for 50+ languages
• IntelliSense with autocomplete and suggestions
• Multiple themes including dark mode
• Find and replace with regex support
• Keyboard shortcuts you already know

📁 File Explorer

Navigate your projects with ease:

• Tree view of all project files
• Context menus for file operations
• Create, rename, delete files and folders
• Drag and drop to reorganize

💻 Integrated Terminal

Run commands without leaving the IDE:

• Multiple tabs for parallel sessions
• Command history with arrow keys
• Built-in commands like help, clear, pwd
• Project-aware working directory

Getting Started

1. Navigate to /ide to open the Cloud IDE
2. Click Connect GitHub to link your account
3. Select a repository to work on
4. Start coding!

Keyboard Shortcuts

File Operations

Creating Files

1. Right-click in the File Explorer
2. Select New File or New Folder
3. Enter a name and press Enter

Saving Changes

• Files save automatically when you press Ctrl+S
• Changes sync directly to your connected GitHub repository
• Commit messages are auto-generated based on the changes

Editing Multiple Files

• Open multiple files in tabs
• Switch between tabs with clicks or Ctrl+Tab
• Close tabs with the X button or middle-click

Terminal Usage

Basic Commands

# Print working directory
pwd
 
# List files
ls
 
# Change directory
cd folder-name
 
# Clear terminal
clear

Command History

• Use Up Arrow to recall previous commands
• Use Down Arrow to go forward in history
• Press Ctrl+C to cancel current input

Troubleshooting

Files not loading

1. Check your GitHub connection status
2. Try refreshing the page
3. Ensure the repository is accessible

Save not working

1. Verify your GitHub token has write permissions
2. Check that you have push access to the repository
3. Try disconnecting and reconnecting GitHub

Terminal not responding

1. Try opening a new terminal tab
2. Clear the terminal with clear command
3. Refresh the page if issues persist

Next Steps

• Connect GitHub to sync your repositories
• Learn about Keyboard Shortcuts
• Explore Best Practices for effective coding