Using Tokens in VS Code

How to authenticate CUEBES repositories in Visual Studio Code

This guide shows you how to use Personal Access Tokens to authenticate CUEBES repositories in Visual Studio Code.

Method 1: Clone via Command Palette

Step 1: Open Command Palette

Press Cmd + Shift + P (macOS) or Ctrl + Shift + P (Windows/Linux).

Step 2: Clone Repository

Type "Git: Clone" and select it.

Step 3: Enter Repository URL

Enter your CUEBES repository URL:

https://cuebes.com/username/repository-name.git

Step 4: Authenticate

VS Code will prompt for credentials:

  • Username: Your CUEBES username
  • Password: Your Personal Access Token

Method 2: Clone via Terminal

Step 1: Open Integrated Terminal

Press Ctrl + ` or go to View > Terminal.

Step 2: Clone the Repository

git clone https://cuebes.com/username/repository-name.git

Step 3: Authenticate When Prompted

Enter your username and Personal Access Token when asked.

Method 3: Include Credentials in URL

For quick access (less secure - use for testing only):

git clone https://username:TOKEN@cuebes.com/username/repository-name.git
Warning: Including tokens in URLs is not recommended for production use as they may be logged in shell history.

Saving Credentials

Use Git Credential Manager

VS Code uses your system's Git installation. Configure credential storage:

macOS

git config --global credential.helper osxkeychain

Windows

git config --global credential.helper manager

Linux

git config --global credential.helper store

Pushing Changes

Using Source Control Panel

  1. Click the Source Control icon in the sidebar (or press Ctrl + Shift + G)
  2. Stage your changes by clicking "+"
  3. Enter a commit message
  4. Click the checkmark to commit
  5. Click "..." and select "Push"

Using Terminal

git add .
git commit -m "Your commit message"
git push

Troubleshooting

Authentication Failed

  • Make sure you're using your Personal Access Token, not your password
  • Check that the token has "Write" permission for pushing
  • Verify the token hasn't expired

Clear Cached Credentials

macOS

git credential-osxkeychain erase
host=cuebes.com
protocol=https
[Press Enter twice]

Windows

Open "Credential Manager" in Windows Settings and remove the CUEBES entry.

VS Code Git Extension Issues

If the built-in Git doesn't work:

  1. Ensure Git is installed: git --version
  2. Check VS Code settings: "git.path" should point to your Git installation
  3. Try restarting VS Code

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