Create a new application from a custom sample in Cloud Code for VS Code

A sample repository is a Git repository that contains custom samples you can use to develop applications. After you've set up your sample repository (or one has been set up for you), you can start creating applications with these samples.

Alternatively, you can import the Cloud Code custom sample sample repository to try the custom sample experience. To better understand how custom sample repositories are set up, it is recommended that you try forking the repository and modifying its structure and content before importing it. You can do this by creating new samples in the repository or modifying the source code to create your own versions of the Hello World or Kubernetes Custom Sample apps.

Before you begin

Make sure that Git version 2.25.0 or later is installed on your local machine.

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Creating your app from an imported sample

To create a new application using a sample from your sample repository:

1. Copy the Git URL of the sample repository that you'd like to use. If you're using a Git repository hosted live on your local machine, the .git suffix is omitted and the URL is of the form /path/to/repo.

   Note: Using an HTTPS Git URL is recommended. To use a SSH URL, you'll need to generate and configure SSH keys. For more information, see the documentation for your Git repository hosting service. For example, GitHub, Bitbucket, and GitLab.

2. In the Cloud Code status bar, click the active project name.

   

3. In the Quick Pick menu that appears, select New Application.

4. When you're prompted for the type of sample to use, select Custom application.

5. Click Import Sample from Repo.

6. When you're prompted for the URL, enter the Git URL you copied earlier.

   The URL in this example uses the HTTPS GitHub format: https://github.com/username/repo-name.git.

   Troubleshooting tip: If you're having trouble with Git authentication, check to see that VS Code's built-in Git extension is enabled (search for @builtin git) and that the Git: Terminal Authentication setting in your User settings is checked.

7. To use the latest version of your samples in Cloud Code, click refresh Refresh Templates.

8. Check the terminal window in your IDE to confirm that your repository has been cloned successfully.

   The repository's default branch is automatically used. To use another branch:

   1. Edit the branch in use or the repository URL in your settings.json file under cloudcode.customApplications.
   2. Click Custom Application.
   3. Click refresh Refresh.

   If your repository wasn't cloned successfully, you can use the Manage Repositories option to update your sample repository details with a valid Git URL and/or branch.

9. From the updated list of samples, select your custom sample.

10. Enter your project name and location.

11. Click Create New Application.

    Cloud Code creates your app using your chosen sample and opens your app for use.

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