Introducing Machine Explorer, now in Tailscale’s VS Code extension

Tailscale has introduced a major upgrade to its VS Code extension, now featuring the Machine Explorer, which allows developers to explore, edit, and transfer files across nodes in their tailnet via Tailscale SSH. This enhancement integrates smoothly into the VS Code environment, enabling developers to work efficiently with remote files without the hassle of traditional tools like nano or scp. The extension offers functionalities such as accessing a node's DNS name, IP address, and extended information, and it supports Tailscale Funnel for sharing services from localhost to the public internet. Demonstrated through various use cases, such as setting up a Factorio server or managing a web portfolio site, the extension simplifies tasks like transferring save files, configuring servers, and managing Kubernetes systems. To utilize the extension, users need a Tailscale account and client, and it is available for installation via the VS Code Marketplace. The open-source code is hosted on GitHub, providing further transparency and user engagement through platforms like Twitter, Mastodon, and Reddit.