Windows (WSL)

While SlopCode can run directly on Windows, we recommend using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) for the best experience. WSL provides a Linux environment that works seamlessly with SlopCode’s features.

Setup

Install WSL

If you haven’t already, install WSL using the official Microsoft guide.
Install SlopCode in WSL

Once WSL is set up, open your WSL terminal and install SlopCode using one of the installation methods.
Terminal window
```
curl -fsSL https://slopcode.dev/install | bash
```
Use SlopCode from WSL

Navigate to your project directory (access Windows files via /mnt/c/, /mnt/d/, etc.) and run SlopCode.
Terminal window
```
cd /mnt/c/Users/YourName/project
slopcode
```

Desktop App + WSL Server

If you prefer using the SlopCode Desktop app but want to run the server in WSL:

Start the server in WSL with --hostname 0.0.0.0 to allow external connections:
Terminal window
```
slopcode serve --hostname 0.0.0.0 --port 4096
```
Connect the Desktop app to http://localhost:4096

SLOPCODE_SERVER_PASSWORD=your-password slopcode serve --hostname 0.0.0.0

Web Client + WSL

For the best web experience on Windows:

Run slopcode web in the WSL terminal rather than PowerShell:
Terminal window
```
slopcode web --hostname 0.0.0.0
```
Access from your Windows browser at http://localhost:<port> (SlopCode prints the URL)

Running slopcode web from WSL ensures proper file system access and terminal integration while still being accessible from your Windows browser.

Accessing Windows Files

WSL can access all your Windows files through the /mnt/ directory:

C: drive → /mnt/c/
D: drive → /mnt/d/
And so on…

Example:

cd /mnt/c/Users/YourName/Documents/project
slopcode

Tips

Keep SlopCode running in WSL for projects stored on Windows drives - file access is seamless
Use VS Code’s WSL extension alongside SlopCode for an integrated development workflow
Your SlopCode config and sessions are stored within the WSL environment at ~/.local/share/slopcode/