From 235a38dd9620b15bb667ecdb97a2ea8adda2d503 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Cardoso Luc Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:45:28 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] add warning aboud VScode and suggest alternatives --- docs/connect/access.md | 17 +++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/connect/access.md b/docs/connect/access.md index 3dae0487..40c47d86 100644 --- a/docs/connect/access.md +++ b/docs/connect/access.md @@ -48,6 +48,12 @@ On access nodes, typical user tasks include interval such as 5 minutes (=300 sec), e.g., `watch -n 300 `. +!!! warning "Avoid `Visual Studio Code`" + Avoid using `Visual Studio Code` to connect to the HPC, as it is heavy and bloats + the servers. Heavy development shouldn't be done directly on the HPC. + For most tasks using a terminal based editor should be enough like: + `Vim` or `Emacs`. If you want to have some more advanced features try [`Neovim`](https://neovim.io/) + where you can add plugins to meet your specific needs. ## Tips @@ -75,3 +81,14 @@ On access nodes, typical user tasks include ```bash ssh -X aion-cluster # OR on Mac OS: ssh -Y aion-cluster ``` + +!!! tip "Install Neovim using Micormamba" + Neovim is not installed by default on the HPC but you can install it using [Micromamba](../environment/conda.md#Installation). + + ```bash + micromamba install conda-forge::nvim + ``` + After installation create a alias under `.bashrc` like this: + ```bash + alias nvim='micromamba run -n nvim nvim' + ```