Merge pull request #4015 from cdr/bpmct/win10-npm

improve npm/yarn install flow and add Windows 10 instructions

docs/install.md

@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
 - [macOS](#macos)
 - [Docker](#docker)
 - [Helm](#helm)
+- [Windows](#windows)
 - [Raspberry Pi](#raspberry-pi)
 - [Termux](#termux)
 - [Cloud providers](#cloud-providers)
@@ -99,27 +100,16 @@ _exact_ same commands presented in the rest of this document.
 We recommend installing with `yarn` or `npm` when:
 
 1. You aren't using a machine with `amd64` or `arm64`.
-2. You're on Linux with `glibc` < v2.17, `glibcxx` < v3.4.18 on `amd64`, `glibc`
+1. You are installing code-server on Windows
+1. You're on Linux with `glibc` < v2.17, `glibcxx` < v3.4.18 on `amd64`, `glibc`
    < v2.23, or `glibcxx` < v3.4.21 on `arm64`.
-3. You're running Alpine Linux or are using a non-glibc libc. See
+1. You're running Alpine Linux or are using a non-glibc libc. See
    [#1430](https://github.com/cdr/code-server/issues/1430#issuecomment-629883198)
    for more information.
 
 Installing code-server with `yarn` or `npm` builds native modules on install.
-This process requires C dependencies; see our guide on [installing these
-dependencies][./npm.md](./npm.md) for more information.
 
-You must have Node.js v12 (or later) installed. See
-[#1633](https://github.com/cdr/code-server/issues/1633).
-
-To install:
-
-```bash
-yarn global add code-server
-# Or: npm install -g code-server
-code-server
-# Now visit http://127.0.0.1:8080. Your password is in ~/.config/code-server/config.yaml
-```
+This process requires C dependencies; see our guide on [installing with yarn and npm][./npm.md](./npm.md) for more information.
 
 ## Standalone releases
 
@@ -236,6 +226,12 @@ alternative](https://hub.docker.com/r/linuxserver/code-server).
 
 You can install code-server via [Helm](https://github.com/cdr/code-server/blob/main/ci/helm-chart/README.md).
 
+## Windows
+
+We currently [do not publish Windows releases](https://github.com/cdr/code-server/issues/1397). We recommend installing code-server onto Windows with [`yarn` or `npm`](#yarn-npm).
+
+> Note: You will also need to [build cdr/cloud-agent manually](https://github.com/cdr/cloud-agent/issues/17) if you would like to use `code-server --link` on Windows.
+
 ## Raspberry Pi
 
 We recommend installing code-server onto Raspberry Pi with [`yarn` or

docs/npm.md

@@ -8,6 +8,9 @@
 - [Alpine](#alpine)
 - [macOS](#macos)
 - [FreeBSD](#freebsd)
+- [Windows](#windows)
+- [Installing](#installing)
+- [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
   - [Issues with Node.js after version upgrades](#issues-with-nodejs-after-version-upgrades)
 
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@@ -35,6 +38,8 @@ sudo apt-get install -y \
 npm config set python python3
 ```
 
+Proceed to [installing](#installing)
+
 ## Fedora, CentOS, RHEL
 
 ```bash
@@ -44,6 +49,8 @@ sudo yum install -y python2
 npm config set python python2
 ```
 
+Proceed to [installing](#installing)
+
 ## Alpine
 
 ```bash
@@ -51,12 +58,16 @@ apk add alpine-sdk bash libstdc++ libc6-compat
 npm config set python python3
 ```
 
+Proceed to [installing](#installing)
+
 ## macOS
 
 ```bash
 xcode-select --install
 ```
 
+Proceed to [installing](#installing)
+
 ## FreeBSD
 
 ```sh
@@ -64,7 +75,49 @@ pkg install -y git python npm-node14 yarn-node14 pkgconf
 pkg install -y libinotify
 ```
 
-## Issues with Node.js after version upgrades
+Proceed to [installing](#installing)
+
+## Windows
+
+Installing code-server requires all of the [prerequisites for VS Code development](https://github.com/Microsoft/vscode/wiki/How-to-Contribute#prerequisites). When installing the C++ compiler tool chain, we recommend using "Option 2: Visual Studio 2019" for best results.
+
+Next, install code-server with:
+
+```bash
+yarn global add code-server
+# Or: npm install -g code-server
+code-server
+# Now visit http://127.0.0.1:8080. Your password is in ~/.config/code-server/config.yaml
+```
+
+A `postinstall.sh` script will attempt to run. Select your terminal (e.g., Git bash) as the default application for `.sh` files. If an additional dialog does not appear, run the install command again.
+
+If the `code-server` command is not found, you'll need to [add a directory to your PATH](https://www.architectryan.com/2018/03/17/add-to-the-path-on-windows-10/). To find the directory, use the following command:
+
+```shell
+yarn global bin
+# Or: npm config get prefix
+```
+
+For help and additional troubleshooting, see [#1397](https://github.com/cdr/code-server/issues/1397).
+
+## Installing
+
+After adding the dependencies for your OS, install the code-server package globally:
+
+```bash
+yarn global add code-server
+# Or: npm install -g code-server
+code-server
+# Now visit http://127.0.0.1:8080. Your password is in ~/.config/code-server/config.yaml
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+If you need further assistance, post on our [GitHub Discussions
+page](https://github.com/cdr/code-server/discussions).
+
+### Issues with Node.js after version upgrades
 
 Occasionally, you may run into issues with Node.js.
 
@@ -79,6 +132,3 @@ A step-by-step example of how you might do this is:
 2. Navigate into the directory: `cd /usr/local/Cellar/code-server/<version>/libexec/lib/vscode/`
 3. Recompile the native modules: `npm rebuild`
 4. Restart code-server
-
-If you need further assistance, post on our [GitHub Discussions
-page](https://github.com/cdr/code-server/discussions).