CLion has several remote development options, each tailored to specific setups:
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Remote development using JetBrains Gateway
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Remote development with local sources
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WSL2
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Docker (running locally)
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Two variants of gdbserver/lldb-server debugging: remote debugging (GDB/LLDB) and remote GDB server (GDB only).
The following is a summary of the remote development options, which can be decided based on various factors such as the combination of your local and remote operating systems, the project model you are using, whether you need to build on the target, etc.
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Remote Options: System and IDE Configuration
Gateway vs. Remote with Local Sources
| Feature | Remote with Gateway | Remote with Local Sources |
|---|---|---|
| IDE Run Location | Remote Run | Local Run |
| Local Operating System | macOS / Linux / Windows | macOS / Linux / Windows |
| Remote Operating System | Linux, including WSL2 | Linux |
| Connection Protocol | SSH / Space Integration / Gitpod | SSH |
| Required Tools | CLion on local machine or standalone Gateway, CLion on remote machine (can be installed via Gateway) | For macOS / Linux clients, rsync; for Windows clients, rsync or tar |
| Source Code Location | Remote Run | Local Run |
| Synchronization | No Need | Automatically synchronize all source code; manually resynchronize header file search paths |
| Build | Remote Run | Remote Run |
| Run/Debug | Remote Run | Remote Run |
WSL2 and Docker
| Feature | WSL2 | Docker |
|---|---|---|
| Local Operating System | Windows | macOS / Linux / Windows |
| Remote Operating System | Specific Linux Distribution | Containerized OS Distribution |
| Connection Protocol | – | Docker for OS |
| Source Code Location | Local Run | Mounted Folder |
| Synchronization | No Need | Automatically Synchronize |
| Build | Build in WSL | Build Inside Container |
| Run/Debug | Run in WSL | Run Inside Container |
Remote Debugging
| Feature | Remote Debugging | Remote GDB Server |
|---|---|---|
| Local Operating System | GDB: macOS / Linux / Windows; LLDB: macOS / Linux | macOS / Linux / Windows |
| Remote Operating System | Any OS that supports GDB server, LLDB: macOS / Linux or other OS that supports lldb-server | Any OS that supports GDB server and SSH |
| Connection Protocol | TCP / UDP or Serial Line | TCP / UDP or Serial Line; SSH required for upload |
| Required Tools | gdbserver or lldb-server on target | gdbserver on target |
| Source Code Location | Local; symbol files also placed locally | Local |
| Synchronization | Manual | Binary files automatically synchronize |
| Build | Not Specified | Local (requires cross-compilation) |
| Run/Debug | Program runs remotely under gdbserver/lldb-server; CLion’s GDB/LLDB connects to the running process and debugs locally | Program runs remotely under gdbserver; CLion’s GDB connects to the running process and debugs locally |
Remote Options: Project-Level Settings
Gateway vs. Remote with Local Sources
| Feature | Remote with Gateway | Remote with Local Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Project Format | CMake / Build Database / Makefile | CMake / Makefile |
| Toolchain | System Toolchain | Remote Toolchain |
| Path Mapping | No Need | Automatically created in deployment entry, customizable |
WSL2 and Docker
| Feature | WSL2 | Docker |
|---|---|---|
| Project Format | CMake / Build Database / Makefile | CMake / Makefile |
| Toolchain | WSL | Docker |
| Path Mapping | No Need | Configurable in container settings |
Remote Debugging
| Feature | Remote Debugging | Remote GDB Server |
|---|---|---|
| Project Format | Any | CMake |
| Toolchain | Not Specified | Default toolchain for macOS / Linux; MinGW, Cygwin on Windows, also available for WSL; plus remote and Docker toolchains |
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