> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://code.thebaselab.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://code.thebaselab.com/code-app-documentation.md).

# Code App Documentation

We built it because there is nothing else on the App Store provides all these features in one app:

* A robust, high-performance text editor (Monaco Editor from Visual Studio Code)
* First class local file system support
* Extensive local language support
* SSH / FTP remote connection support (Files and terminal)
* Embedded emulated terminal
* Git Version Control
* Package manager support (pip and npm)
* Markdown, themes, server-side snippet execution and more

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While we want to make the editing experience as close as a desktop offers, Code App is still bounded by iOS's limitations. For example, you cannot download arbitary commands or modules with native components. Spawning subprocesses is also not possible.
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![Compiling a C++ file with Clang](/files/TaiHvqY84aL1fHMrJhUs)

## Getting Started

### Installation

You can either install the app from App Store or TestFlight.

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Link to App Store ($5.99)
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Link to TestFlight (Free)
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Or if you'd like to get your hands dirty (Requires a Mac with Xcode installed) :&#x20;

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Link to our repo
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### Jump right in

Follow these guides to get started on the basics:

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[Getting familiar](/guides/getting-familiar.md)
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[Your first program in Python](/guides/your-first-program-in-python.md)
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[Creating a Node.js project](/guides/creating-a-node.js-project.md)
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[Version Control](/guides/version-control.md)
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[Connecting to a remote server (SSH/FTP)](/guides/connecting-to-a-remote-server-ssh-ftp.md)
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### Other Resources

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[Building Code from source](/extras/building-code-from-source.md)
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[Frequently Asked Questions](/extras/frequently-asked-questions.md)
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[Supported Languages](/extras/supported-languages.md)
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