Using Tokens in VS 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.eu/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.eu/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.eu/username/repository-name.git

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.eu
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

Related Articles

• Creating a Token
• Managing and Revoking Tokens