Why do I need to download the JetBrains client every time I start a remote development connection?

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I deployed a remote development environment on a debian 12.8 linux server and used gateway access. However, every time I start remote development, the jetbrains client is downloaded locally. Even if I shut down the current service, I still need to download it when I reopen it after a few minutes.

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Hello,
The issue you're experiencing with the JetBrains client downloading repeatedly during remote development could stem from how the IDE handles the client binaries for remote execution. Here's a breakdown of potential causes and their resolutions:

1. Client Binary Not Persisting Locally
The JetBrains client binaries might not be persisting locally due to:

Insufficient permissions for the IDE to write files to the local directory.
The directory where binaries are stored is cleaned up or temporary.
Resolution:

Check the default directory where the JetBrains Gateway stores client binaries. On most systems, it should be in a hidden directory like ~/.cache/JetBrains/ or similar.
Ensure this directory has write permissions for your user.
Confirm that no system cleanup processes or scripts (e.g., tmpwatch) are removing files from this directory.
bash
ls -la ~/.cache/JetBrains/
Adjust permissions if necessary:

bash
chmod -R u+w ~/.cache/JetBrains/
2. Network Configuration or Proxy Issues
If you're accessing the remote server via a gateway, connectivity interruptions might cause the JetBrains Gateway to reinitialize and redownload the client.

Resolution:

Verify stable and persistent network access to the gateway.
Ensure that there are no proxy configurations interfering with file persistence or download.
3. Server Configuration
The server-side setup might force the client to refresh binaries if the installed IDE version does not match the one requested by the client.

Resolution:

Update the IDE version on the remote server to match the client version.
Use JetBrains Gateway to manually specify a version if needed.
4. Temporary Session by Default
By default, JetBrains Gateway may be starting a temporary session, causing the client to redownload the binaries each time you start a session.

Resolution:

Ensure you configure a permanent workspace instead of a temporary session. You can do this by explicitly linking your remote project to a local persistent folder.
5. IDE Version Mismatch
If the local client and the remote IDE versions are mismatched, the client might trigger a redownload.

Resolution:

Check the installed JetBrains Gateway and IDE versions locally and on the server.
Update the server-side IDE to match the Gateway client’s expected version.
Debugging Steps
Run the following commands to debug and ensure configurations are persistent:

Inspect Logs: Check logs to identify why the client binaries are re-downloading:
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tail -f ~/.cache/JetBrains/JetBrainsGateway/logs/*.log
Monitor Files: Observe changes in the JetBrains cache directory:
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watch -n 1 'ls -lh ~/.cache/JetBrains/'
If none of these resolve the issue, consider contacting JetBrains support with the logs for further assistance.
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Hello,

The client version is nailed to the backend IDE version. If you are using exactly the same IDE build to open all your projects — it should be reused until you update the remote IDE.

There is a possibility that something corrupts the client, such as antivirus software, and this triggers the redownload.

If you consistently observe this behavior, please create an issue in our YouTrack:

https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issues/IJPL
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