Get Latest Version using command-line from VSO?

Question

I am looking for a simple way to get the latest version of source code from Visual Studio Online through automation (usually command line).

I cannot seem to authenticate to VSO with the credentials I use to logon to the website with the TF or TEE command line. I have also searched and found a TFSGet C# code that has authentication failure.

When I use the regular TF.EXE it cannot understand my workspace. Credentials are cached in Source Control Explorer and Workspace is mapped.

When I use the TEE CLC TF.CMD it cannot authenticate using the [email protected] and password I use to sign on to the Visual Studio Online web site.

When I use the TFSGet C# program I get TFS Authenticaton Failed.

I read something about alternate credentials, but am completely confused because to set that up I need website address and callback URL. I've never set up a website and URL for a command-line application before.

What I really want is a KISS principle SFTP or secure WGET access to the latest version of my source code!

Answer 1

You're right, you need to enable alternate credentials. You were looking in the wrong place to set it up, though. It looks like you were trying to use a service hook.

Just follows steps 1 and 2 in the VSO OAuth documentation: Click on your user name, go to your user profile, then click on the "Credentials" tab and click on "Enable alternate credentials".