VS Code Automated Deployment to Linux: Non-Root User, SSH Keys, and Systemd in Practice — Boosting Efficiency & Security

2025-05-24

This guide explains in detail how to configure VS Code tasks that automatically build your app, securely transfer files (rsync) to a remote Linux server via SSH key authentication (using a non-root user), and seamlessly restart the app with a systemd user service. Learn how to simplify deployments, harden your server, and dramatically increase development velocity with true one-click operations.