You can run the project either entirely in the cloud using GitHub Codespaces or locally using VS Code with Dev Containers. Both methods provide a fully configured environment without requiring manual setup on your machine.
- In Github on the Code tab click the Code Button → Codespaces → Create Codespace.
- Wait for the browser-based VS Code to start.
- Run
slimserverin the terminal. - Open the Ports tab and click the forwarded port to access the SlimServer web UI.
- Note: Codespaces includes free-tier limitations.
- Install the Dev Containers extension:
ext install ms-vscode-remote.remote-containersand make sure Dev Containers work. - Run Dev Containers: Clone Repository command and follow the steps.
- The container builds automatically—no local dependencies required.
- After build completion, the environment is ready to use.