[Template] SSH Linux - Add support for deploying Coder on existing Linux systems (bare-metal installation) #605
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IamTaoChen
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I'm not sure if this is needed by others and suitable, so it's just a draft |
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Thanks for the contribution @IamTaoChen. Please move this to your own namespace. Follow the instructions here: https://coder.com/docs/about/contributing/templates |
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Pull request overview
This PR introduces a new Coder template that enables provisioning of existing Linux systems as Coder workspaces via SSH. The template supports both password and SSH key authentication methods, allowing users to deploy the Coder agent on bare-metal or pre-existing Linux installations without creating new infrastructure.
Key Changes
- SSH-based deployment template with configurable authentication (password or SSH key)
- Dynamic application selection (VS Code Desktop, VS Code Web, Cursor)
- Automated agent lifecycle management with startup/stop provisioners
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| registry/IamTaoChen/templates/ssh-linux/main.tf | Terraform configuration defining SSH connection, agent deployment, and application modules |
| registry/IamTaoChen/templates/ssh-linux/README.md | Template documentation covering prerequisites, architecture, parameters, and usage |
| registry/IamTaoChen/README.md | Author profile and template registry metadata |
| registry/IamTaoChen/.images/avatar.png | Author avatar image (binary) |
| .icons/linux.svg | Linux/Tux icon for template display |
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After #606 merge, can add KasmVNC into apps 
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Description
A draft that allow user connect existing linux system though coder by ssh
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