Browse and Deploy Starter Apps in VS Code
Last updated March 05, 2025
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Starter apps are available in the Heroku VS Code extension. Use starter apps to find pre-built apps you can customize to meet your development needs.
Prerequisites
- VS Code with the Heroku extension installed
- An authenticated Heroku account
- GitHub authentication in VS Code
- An active internet connection
Find Starter Apps
- Open the Heroku extension in the Activity Bar.
- Select
Browse starter apps.
Each starter app lists the following:
- Repository name
- Description
- Programming language
- Number of stars
- Last updated date
- Public or private status
Use the search function to find apps that meet your needs. Search matches the keywords you enter to suggested apps based on their repository names, descriptions, languages, and URLs.
Deploy Your Starter App
- Select
Deploy to Herokunext to your chosen app. Configure deployment:
- Optionally, enter your app name.
- Set the
App ownerandSpaceif applicable. - Fill in required configuration variables. Input validation occurs for required values.
Select
Deploy app.Select a location to clone the repository locally.
Track deployment progress in real time in the Output panel.
Your new app is available in the Heroku extension.
Troubleshooting
Authentication Issues
VS Code prompts you to sign in again. Follow the authentication flow and retry your action.
Configuration Issues
- Watch for validation messages.
- Make sure all required fields are complete.
- Check your team and space permissions.
Deployment Interruptions
To cancel a deployment:
- Select
Cancelin the deployment dialog. - Wait for cancellation to complete.
- Delete your locally cloned repository if the clone operation completed before deployment was canceled.