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code-server

Run VS Code in the browser on your server

IDEs & Code Editors ★ 78.7k stars Easy setup MIT

code-server runs the VS Code editor on a remote server and makes it accessible through a web browser. It targets developers who want to code from any device using their own machine's resources. It is deployed via Docker or a binary.

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Key features

  • Full VS Code in the browser
  • Use any device to code
  • Extension support
  • Single-binary deployment

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Code from anywhere
  • Familiar VS Code experience
  • Simple to run

Trade-offs

  • Some Marketplace extensions unavailable
  • Single-user per instance

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