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Users can see each other's cursor positions and changes in real-time.\r\n\r\n## Features\r\n\r\n- 🔄 Real-time document synchronization\r\n- 👥 Multiple user collaboration\r\n- 🔒 Secure GitHub authentication\r\n- 📍 Live cursor position tracking\r\n- 🎯 Simple 5-digit room system\r\n- 👤 User presence indicators\r\n\r\n## Prerequisites\r\n\r\nBefore installing the extension, ensure you have:\r\n\r\n- [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com/) 1.95.0 or higher\r\n- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/) (Latest LTS version recommended)\r\n- A [GitHub](https://github.com/) account for authentication\r\n\r\n## Installation\r\n\r\n### From VS Code Marketplace\r\n\r\n1. Open VS Code\r\n2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)\r\n3. Search for \"Code ta Bai!\"\r\n4. Click Install\r\n\r\n### From Source\r\n\r\n1. Clone the repository:\r\n```bash\r\ngit clone https://github.com/hanz-archer/VSCode-Live-Collab.git\r\ncd VSCode-Live-Collab\r\n```\r\n\r\n2. Install dependencies:\r\n```bash\r\nnpm install\r\n```\r\n\r\n3. Build the extension:\r\n```bash\r\nnpm run compile\r\n```\r\n\r\n4. Package the extension:\r\n```bash\r\nvsce package\r\n```\r\n\r\n5. Install the generated .vsix file in VS Code:\r\n   - Press Ctrl+Shift+P\r\n   - Type \"Install from VSIX\"\r\n   - Select the generated .vsix file\r\n\r\n## Usage\r\n\r\n### Starting a Collaboration Session\r\n\r\n1. **Host:**\r\n   - Open the file you want to collaborate on\r\n   - Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Cmd+Shift+P on Mac)\r\n   - Type \"Start Collaboration\"\r\n   - Select \"Host\" when prompted\r\n   - Share the generated 5-digit code with collaborators\r\n\r\n2. **Collaborator:**\r\n   - Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Cmd+Shift+P on Mac)\r\n   - Type \"Start Collaboration\"\r\n   - Select \"Collaborator\" when prompted\r\n   - Enter the 5-digit code provided by the host\r\n\r\n### Features in Action\r\n\r\n- **Real-time Editing:** All changes are instantly synchronized between participants\r\n- **Cursor Tracking:** See other users' cursor positions with their GitHub usernames\r\n- **Authentication:** Secure access through GitHub authentication\r\n\r\n## Troubleshooting\r\n\r\n### Common Issues\r\n\r\n1. **Connection Issues:**\r\n   - Ensure you have a stable internet connection\r\n   - Verify that the 5-digit code is correct\r\n   - Try rejoining the collaboration session\r\n\r\n2. **Authentication Problems:**\r\n   - Make sure you're signed in to GitHub\r\n   - Try signing out and back in to VS Code\r\n   - Check if GitHub services are operational\r\n\r\n3. **Sync Issues:**\r\n   - Close and reopen the file\r\n   - Restart the collaboration session\r\n   - Check VS Code's output panel for error messages\r\n\r\n## Security\r\n\r\n- All communications are secured through Firebase\r\n- GitHub authentication ensures user identity\r\n- Document sharing is limited to those with the correct 5-digit code\r\n\r\n## Contributing\r\n\r\n1. Fork the repository\r\n2. Create your feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature`)\r\n3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'`)\r\n4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/AmazingFeature`)\r\n5. Open a Pull Request\r\n\r\n## License\r\n\r\nThis project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.\r\n\r\n## Support\r\n\r\nFor support, please open an issue in the GitHub repository or contact the maintainers.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\nMade with by Hans Archer Dalubatan - Student.\r\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fhanz-archer%2Fvscode-live-collab","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fhanz-archer%2Fvscode-live-collab","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fhanz-archer%2Fvscode-live-collab/lists"}