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Run VS Code in any browser, powered by your own server
Access a full VS Code experience from any device via the browser, leveraging remote servers for heavy tasks, preserving battery, and enabling consistent development environments.
code-server delivers the complete VS Code UI through a web browser, letting developers work from laptops, tablets, or any device with internet access. Heavy operations such as builds, tests, and downloads run on a remote Linux server, keeping local resources free and extending battery life.
Installation is streamlined via an automated script, package managers, or one‑click cloud templates for major providers. Advanced teams can manage multiple instances with Coder, and developers familiar with devcontainers can enable the built‑in feature to develop inside containerized environments directly from the browser.
Ideal for remote workers, low‑spec hardware users, and organizations seeking a uniform, centrally managed development environment. The solution requires a continuously running server and reliable network connectivity, but offers a flexible, extensible IDE experience without sacrificing the power of VS Code extensions.
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On‑the‑go coding on a tablet
Run full VS Code in the browser, preserving battery while the server handles compilation.
CI/CD pipeline testing
Spin up code‑server on a cloud VM to run integration tests with the same IDE configuration as developers.
Team-wide development environment
Deploy code‑server via Coder to provide a uniform workspace, simplifying onboarding and extension management.
Devcontainer development
Leverage the code‑server feature in devcontainers to develop inside containerized environments directly from the browser.
It runs on any Linux distribution with WebSockets support, at least 1 GB RAM and 2 vCPUs.
You can use the provided install script, package managers, manual download, or one‑click cloud deployment templates.
Yes, most extensions work unchanged; they are installed in the server‑side VS Code instance.
All files and extensions reside on the remote server; the browser only streams the UI.
Configure HTTPS, use password or token authentication, and optionally place it behind a reverse proxy or VPN.
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